Mid-level Structural Engineer - Safety

LJB•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking a mid-level Structural Engineer for its Safety practice in the Houston, Texas office. The role analyzes, designs, plans, and creates structural components and systems while leading fall protection design projects for clients. The work supports safer workplaces through practical fall protection solutions across industrial, commercial, and institutional environments. The engineer documents existing conditions and evaluates structural components supporting fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete. The role develops system layouts, prepares design calculations, assists with construction documents, coordinates drawing production, and performs engineering tasks using Revit and other CAD tools. Project coordination may include client communications and meetings. The engineer maintains technical knowledge through training, seminars, and professional publications. The role requires willingness to travel to U.S. project locations, including overnight stays; stated travel is 50–75%. Candidates must be able to pass background, drug, and motor vehicle record checks. LJB describes opportunities for hands-on project experience, collaboration with experienced structural engineering professionals, technical development, and long-term growth within its Safety team. LJB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering; a degree with a structural emphasis is preferred.
At least 5 years of engineering experience.
CAD experience.
Experience with RAM or other structural analysis software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
Willingness to travel, with stated travel of 50–75% and possible overnight stays.
Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and motor vehicle record checks.
Ability to traverse worksites in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to perform duties.
Ability to meet the weight capacity of fall protection system design perimeters (between 130 and 310 pounds).
Ability to understand exposure to characteristic construction-site dangers.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Structural emphasis in a civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering degree.
Knowledge and experience in structural engineering project design and fall protection.
Experience with Revit and Bluebeam.
Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359.
Understanding or training in OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.

Responsibilities

Document existing conditions as needed for additions of fall protection systems, including fixed platforms, fall arrest anchorages, and horizontal lifelines.
Analyze building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
Develop layouts of fall protection systems that address customer needs and coordinate with existing structures.
Prepare calculations detailing engineering designs.
Assist with preparation of construction documents.
Coordinate with design staff to ensure accurate document and drawing production.
Use Revit and other CAD tools to execute assigned engineering tasks.
As needed, coordinate projects by communicating with clients about project issues and attending meetings.
Maintain technical knowledge through training initiatives, seminars, professional publications, and in-house systems and management training.
Travel to project locations throughout the United States, including overnight stays, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.