Mid-Level Structural Engineer - Safety

Brief Description

Help Create Safer Work Environments with a National Leader in Fall Protection Design Founded in 1966,

all 50 U.S. states and several countries. Within our

Brief 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 in our Toronto, ON office. 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

• Work with internal teams to complete US Fall protection projects by creating plans, setting priorities, and deadlines.
• Performs QC reviews and oversight of project calculations and deliverables.
• 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.
• Assists with the preparation of construction documents such as those needed for the installation of fall protection systems.
• Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• Prepares calculations detailing engineering design.
• May coordinate projects by communicating with clients regarding project issues and attending meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training locations, and attending in-house systems/management training (LJB provided).

Additional Responsibilities And Duties

• Canadian Citizenship, with a willingness to get a TN Visa to travel to the US client locations.- LJB will cover the cost of the TN Visa for the duration of your employment.
• Willingness to travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US-based locations.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks

Required Qualifications

MID-LEVEL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

• 8+ years' engineering experience, possessing knowledge and experience in the design of structural engineering projects, with a preference for fall protection.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering with structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Canadian Citizen with the ability to get a TN Visa.
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred), RAM, STRAP, or other structural analysis software experience.
• ERP experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering with structural emphasis.
• Structural Engineer (SE).
• Knowledgeable of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1926 and ANSI Z359.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.

Core Skills

• Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Why Join LJB?

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience designing practical fall protection solutions that help keep workers safe across a variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional environments. You will work alongside experienced structural engineering professionals, develop technical expertise through real project exposure, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth within LJB’s Safety team. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you. Note: At the current time LJB will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Keywords: Structural Engineer, Engineered Fall Protection, Mid-level Structural Engineer, Safety