Entry-level Structural Engineer, Safety

About the Role

LJB Inc., founded in 1966, is a national engineering firm seeking 2027 Graduates for an Entry-level Structural Engineer position within its Safety team. This role focuses on advancing fall protection design to create safer work environments for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Document structural systems in existing industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
• Design complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Analyze building components supporting fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Prepare calculations detailing engineering design.
• Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD software.
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents.
• Access locations at height, climb ladders/scaffolding, use personal fall protection systems, and wear additional personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training initiatives, seminars, professional publications, and in-house training.
• Travel to various US-based locations (50% to 75% travel with overnight stays).
• Gain understanding and training in OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.
• Pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering required; degree with structural emphasis required.
• New graduate to 3 years of engineering experience, with knowledge and experience in the design of structural engineering projects (fall protection preferred).
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred).
• RAM or other structural analysis software experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to traverse worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to perform duties.
• Must meet the weight capacity of design perimeters of fall protection systems (between 130 to 310 lbs.).
• Understand exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Willingness to travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US-based locations (50 to 75% travel).
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering with a structural emphasis.
• New graduate to 3 years of engineering experience in structural engineering projects.
• Experience with Revit and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience with RAM or other structural analysis software.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359.

Salary Range: $70,000-90,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.