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About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
About LJC
LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.
The Role We Want You For
Clayco is currently seeking a Structural Engineer II to join our design team. In this role you will be working with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Structural Design on industrial, mission critical, life sciences, and residential projects for our nationwide clients.
The Specifics of the Role
- Define and develop preliminary structural systems that coordinate with other design trades in an effort to provide a collaborative design.
- Project designs based on construction schedule versus fully finished package.
- Preliminary pricing advantages due to historical construction experience.
- Value engineering is ongoing as the design is refined.
- Input from jobsite can identify construction issues.
- Projects can be designed to the builder’s strength.
- Easier for engineer to issue changes or make revisions.
- Opportunity for site and Quality visits to assist in solving field issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required; Master’s Degree with Structural emphasis preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience designing commercial projects
- Experience with industrial, mission critical, and/or life sciences projects preferred
- Knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCad and Revit
- Experience with structural analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designer
- Ability to produce code-compliant, coordinated construction documents under senior engineer guidance
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to design
What You Should Know
- Clayco’s collaborative design-build model is unique in the industry
- Projects are complex, high-profile, and award-winning
- The environment is fast-paced and dynamic
- Some nationwide travel is required
Why Clayco and LJC?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- Salary is competitive and based on multiple factors including education, experience, certifications, skills, internal equity, and geographic locations. Compensation decisions are evaluated individually based on role requirements and candidate qualifications.