A national engineering firm known for fall protection design work is seeking a Fall Protection Engineer to join their safety practice. In this role, you'll lead structural analysis and design for fall protection systems, working on projects that keep workers safe across industrial, commercial, and institutional sites. It's a strong opportunity to build deep technical expertise while working alongside an experienced structural engineering team.
Fall Protection Engineer Responsibilities: - Assess existing structural conditions to plan fall protection system additions, including platforms, fall arrest anchorages, and horizontal lifelines - Analyze structural components such as steel framing, cold-formed steel, and cast-in-place concrete to support fall protection designs - Develop fall protection system layouts tailored to client needs and existing structures - Prepare engineering calculations and support construction documentation - Coordinate with design staff to ensure accurate drawings and documentation - Use Revit and other CAD tools to complete engineering design tasks - Communicate directly with clients and attend project meetings as needed - Travel to project sites for site visits and installations, including some overnight and weekend trips
Fall Protection Engineer Requirements: -Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, structural, or industrial engineering (structural emphasis a plus) -5+ years of structural engineering experience or other engineering discipline with fall protection design experience required -CAD experience, preferably in Revit or Bluebeam -PE license preferred, or actively working toward one