Mid-Level Structural Engineer — Fall-Protection Design

LJB Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. in Houston, Texas seeks a Mid-level Structural Engineer to advance fall protection design—an essential element of our safety practice.

You will analyze, design, plan, and create structural components for fall protection projects, coordinating with clients and staff to deliver safe, compliant solutions. Responsibilities include developing layouts, performing calculations, and producing construction documents while traveling 50-75% as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Documents existing conditions to accommodate fall protection additions (e.g., fixed platforms, fall arrest anchorages, horizontal lifelines).
• Analyze building components to support fall protection systems (structural steel, cold-formed steel, 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/architectural/mechanical eng (structural emphasis)

Master’s degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

RAM

Job description

LJB Inc. in Houston, Texas seeks a Mid-level Structural Engineer to advance fall protection design—an essential element of our safety practice.

You will analyze, design, plan, and create structural components for fall protection projects, coordinating with clients and staff to deliver safe, compliant solutions. Responsibilities include developing layouts, performing calculations, and producing construction documents while traveling 50-75% as needed.