Entry-level Structural Engineer - Safety at LJB Inc. in Charlotte, NC

Summary: LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, safety, and environmental consulting. They are seeking an Entry-level Structural Engineer to analyze, design, and create structural components for fall protection solutions, ensuring worker safety across various environments. Responsibilities: - Ability to document structural systems in existing industrial/commercial/institutional facilities - Develops the ability to design complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles - Analysis of building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete - Prepares calculations detailing engineering design - Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks - Assists with the preparation of construction documents - Ability to access locations at height, climb ladders/scaffolding, use personal fall protection systems, and wear additional personal protective equipment, as required, in different types of environments - Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completing various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training (LJB provided) - 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering required; degree with structural emphasis required - New graduate to 3+ years of engineering experience, possessing 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 document structural systems in existing industrial/commercial/institutional facilities - Develops the ability to design complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles - Analysis of building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete - Prepares calculations detailing engineering design - Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks - Assists with the preparation of construction documents - Ability to access locations at height, climb ladders/scaffolding, use personal fall protection systems, and wear additional personal protective equipment, as required, in different types of environments - Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completing various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training (LJB provided) - 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 - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Must be able 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.) - Understands the exposure to characteristic construction site dangers - Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledgeable of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359 Required Skills: Structural engineering, Fall protection design, Structural steel framing, Cold-formed steel framing, Cast-in-place concrete, Engineering calculations, Revit, CAD, Bluebeam, RAM, Structural analysis software, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359 Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary, LJB provided training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training