Structural Engineering Co-op Fall

Job Overview

LJB Inc. specializes in civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services throughout North America. The firm leads in innovation and expertise by providing dually registered engineers and certified safety and health professionals across a wide range of industries.

LJB offers challenging and rewarding assignments for fall co‑op students in the Houston, Texas office. Students work with experienced engineers, engage with a variety of civil engineering challenges, and contribute to real‑world projects in a professional environment.

Houston, Texas – Pay: $20+ per hour.

• 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 both 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.

• Currently enrolled in a Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Must be entering the junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co‑op.

• Prior academic or internship experience with structural design projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with structural design software is required; experience with Revit is strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Required:
  
  U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Capable of lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding as part of site visits.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made based solely 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.