Entry-level Structural Engineer - Safety

LJB • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking 2027 graduates for an entry-level Structural Engineer position on its Safety team. The role involves analyzing, designing, planning, and creating structural components and systems for fall protection designs. The engineer will work on fall protection solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities, alongside experienced structural engineering professionals, gaining practical project experience and developing technical expertise.

The position includes documenting existing structural systems, analyzing building components that support fall protection systems, preparing engineering calculations, and using Revit and other CAD tools to complete assigned work and assist with construction documents. The engineer is expected to maintain technical knowledge through LJB-provided training, seminars, and professional publications. Travel to U.S.-based project locations, including overnight stays, is required and is estimated at 50–75%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering, with a structural emphasis.
• New graduate to 3+ years of engineering experience, with knowledge and experience in structural engineering project design.
• CAD experience; Revit and Bluebeam are preferred.
• Experience with RAM or other structural analysis software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to access elevated locations, climb ladders or scaffolding, use personal fall protection systems, and wear additional personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to traverse worksites in different weather conditions and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to perform duties.
• Must meet the 130–310 lb. weight capacity range of fall protection system design parameters.
• Must understand exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.
• Willingness to travel to various U.S.-based locations, including overnight stays; travel is estimated at 50–75%.

Nice To Haves

• Fall protection design experience.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359.
• Revit and Bluebeam experience.

Responsibilities

• Document structural systems in existing industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
• Develop the ability to design complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Analyze building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Prepare calculations detailing engineering designs.
• Use Revit and other CAD tools to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and participating in LJB-provided systems and management training.
• Travel to U.S.-based project locations, including overnight stays as required; travel is estimated at 50–75%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level