Mid-level Structural Engineer - Safety

Description

Help Create Safer Work Environments with a National Leader in Fall Protection Design

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Our diverse expertise and nationwide reach have enabled us to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

Within our Safety Practice, LJB's professionals are deeply committed to advancing fall protection-a passion that drives us to develop smarter, safer, and more effective solutions. By addressing every component of a fall protection program-engineering, procedures, training, and compliance-we help our clients achieve the highest level of worker safety in the most cost-effective way.

We are looking to fill the role of a Mid-level Structural Engineer to work for our Safety practice and are open to remote candidates who are located in the US. The Mid-level Structural Engineer will analyze, design, plan, and create structural components and systems as they lead fall protection design projects for LJB clients.

Salary Range: $106,000 - $140,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary

MID-LEVEL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Documents existing conditions as needed to accommodate additions of fall protection systems, including fixed platforms, fall arrest anchorages, and horizontal lifelines .
• Analysis of building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete .
• Develop a layout of fall protection systems to address customer needs and coordinate with the existing structure .
• Prepares calculations detailing engineering design.
• Assists with the preparation of construction documents.
• Coordinates with design staff to ensure accurate document and drawing production.
• Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• May coordinate projects by communicating with clients regarding project issues and attending meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completing various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training (LJB provided).

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Willingness to travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US-based locations. (50 to 75% travel)
• Understanding/Training in OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

MID-LEVEL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering (degree with structural emphasis preferred).
• 5+ years of engineering experience (possessing knowledge and experience in the design of structural engineering projects and fall protection preferred).
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred) RAM or other structural analysis software experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Professional Engineer