Structural Engineering Co-op Fall 2026
Brief Description
LJB Inc. specializes in civil and structural engineering, as well as offering geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services to clients throughout North America. For decades, LJB has been the leading firm for innovation and expertise by providing dually registered engineers and certified safety and health professionals across a wide range of industries and markets. At LJB, we think bigger and are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees. From designing chocolate factory buildings to cryogenic storage facilities, there are multiple challenging and interesting projects that empower employees to “think outside the box” in a great team-oriented environment. There is always room for growth through flexibility and development opportunities across all fourteen offices.
Essential Functions
- Aid in the design and engineering tasks focused on fall protection systems and related structural solutions.
- Perform routine structural engineering assignments under close supervision, using established standards, procedures, and drawings in accordance with industry best practices.
- Gain exposure to the full design process, including both office-based planning and documentation as well as field-based assessment and support.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support technical design efforts, calculations, and documentation.
- Contribute to engineering reports, sketches, and CAD/BIM drawings under the guidance of senior staff.
Essential Credentials
- Currently enrolled in a Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
- Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co-op.
- Prior academic or internship experience with structural design projects preferred.
- Familiarity with structural design software is required; experience with Revit is strongly preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
- U.S. citizenship.
Qualifications
- To sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- To lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- To navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding as part of site visits.
Physical Abilities
- To sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- To lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- To navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding as part of site visits.
Education
- Structural Engineering Co-op Essential Credentials:
- Required: Currently enrolled in a Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
- Required: Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co-op.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding assignments for fall co-op students in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.
- Work with experienced engineers and are exposed to a variety of civil engineering challenges.
- Opportunity to work on real world projects in a professional environment.
Pay
$20+ an hour
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
- Structural Design Software (familiarity required)
- Experience with Revit (strongly preferred)
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
Pay
$20+ an hour
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
- Structural Design Software (familiarity required)
- Experience with Revit (strongly preferred)
Key Words
- Structural Engineering
- Buildings
- Internship
- Co-op
- Structural Engineer Internship
- Dayton, OH
- Houston, TX
- Charlotte, NC