Fall 2026 Structural Engineering Co-op - Field & CAD Experience

Kids for the Future; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. in Charlotte, NC invites students to join our Structural Engineering Co-op program for this fall. You will work with experienced engineers on real projects and gain exposure to design tasks, field assessments, and documentation.

The role focuses on fall protection systems and structural solutions, with mentorship as you contribute to reports and CAD/BIM drawings. Enrolled in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering and entering junior or senior year is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co-op.
• Prior internship or coursework experience with structural design preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and engineering tasks focused on fall protection systems and related structural solutions.
• Perform routine structural engineering assignments under supervision using established standards and drawings.
• Gain exposure to the full design process including office planning, documentation, and field assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support technical design efforts, calculations, and documentation.
• Contribute to engineering reports, sketches, and CAD/BIM drawings under guidance of senior staff.

Skills

Fall protection

Structural design

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Site visits

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Junior or Senior year

Tools

Revit

CAD/BIM

Job description

LJB Inc. in Charlotte, NC invites students to join our Structural Engineering Co-op program for this fall. You will work with experienced engineers on real projects and gain exposure to design tasks, field assessments, and documentation.

The role focuses on fall protection systems and structural solutions, with mentorship as you contribute to reports and CAD/BIM drawings. Enrolled in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering and entering junior or senior year is required.