Structural Engineering Co-op: Design, CAD/BIM & Field Work

LJB Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. in Houston offers a fall co-op in structural engineering, giving students hands-on experience with design and analysis on real projects. You will work under supervision with experienced engineers across diverse civil and structural tasks.

The program emphasizes exposure to design processes, field support, and CAD/BIM documentation, while exploring career growth in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 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 academic or internship experience with structural design projects preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering program (undergraduate)

Junior or Senior year (undergrad)

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

LJB Inc. in Houston offers a fall co-op in structural engineering, giving students hands-on experience with design and analysis on real projects. You will work under supervision with experienced engineers across diverse civil and structural tasks.

The program emphasizes exposure to design processes, field support, and CAD/BIM documentation, while exploring career growth in a collaborative team environment.