Senior Structural Engineer

LJB•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Charlotte, North Carolina office. The engineer will analyze, design, plan, and fabricate structural components and systems for clients. LJB is a national engineering firm founded in 1966, with structural engineers recognized for cost-efficient, high-performance designs, particularly in tilt-up construction and steel detailing. The role independently completes structural calculations and prepares construction documents for vertical building structures, coordinating with design staff and reviewing calculations and drawings for quality. The engineer communicates with clients, attends meetings, works with project managers on concurrent projects, and helps deliver work within established quality and schedule expectations. The position also includes mentoring new engineers, maintaining technical knowledge through training and professional development, and occasional work-site visits. Occasional travel may be required. The role may grow into a Project Manager position if desired.

Requirements

At least 10 years of engineering experience.
Knowledge and experience designing reinforced concrete and/or steel vertical structural engineering projects, such as commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings; data center experience is relevant, with tilt-up preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience preparing construction documents, drawings, reports, and supporting documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Cast-in-place concrete and/or steel mid-rise experience.
Experience using RAM Structural, Enercalc, and Revit.
Tilt-up construction experience, particularly for data centers.
Interest in future growth into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

Complete structural calculations for systems including superstructures, foundations, and floor slabs.
Prepare construction documents for vertical building structures.
Coordinate with design staff to ensure accurate documents and drawings.
Conduct quality reviews of calculations, drawings, and other project work as projects progress.
Communicate with clients about project issues and attend meetings independently.
Work with project managers on multiple concurrent projects to support delivery within established quality and project timelines.
Mentor new engineers on company engineering processes.
Maintain technical knowledge through seminars, professional publications, and in-house systems and management training.
Occasionally visit work sites, monitor project progress, and report findings.
Meet safety requirements when visiting a work site.