Careers

At Leigh & O’Kane, we are on a quest to find the finest engineering talent in the industry.

Our firm prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence within the workplace, where mutual support and community involvement are deeply valued. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer our employees a comprehensive range of benefits.

Currently, we have multiple job openings that need to be filled. As a Structural Engineering firm with extensive expertise and a diverse range of services, we operate both as prime engineering consultants and as valued collaborators with some of the largest architects and engineering firms in the industry.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who embodies the qualities of a self-starter, someone experienced and comfortable working on several moderate-sized projects or contributing to major projects. Our work environment thrives on collaboration, united by a common goal: delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions to our esteemed clients.

General Requirements and Responsibilities:

– Possess a broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices, applying them with proven expertise.

– Familiarity with the entire project process, from development and scoping to design and construction.

– Proficient in designing complete projects, system components, or processes.

– Capability to work independently, receiving guidance on overall expected results.

– Skilled at engaging with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.

– Regularly report on assigned engineering projects at weekly project meetings, providing updates on specific aspects.

Leigh & O’Kane is currently seeking qualified professionals for the following positions:

1. Bridge Engineer:

   This is a full-time position for a bridge engineer with 4-5 years of experience in bridge design. Licensure in Missouri is advantageous, and experience with MoDOT bridges is preferred. Proficiency in software like Open Bridge Designer, Microsoft, and AutoCAD is required.

2. Structural Building Engineer:

   We have a full-time position for a structural engineer with 4-5 years of building design experience. The ideal candidate must have worked on various commercial building types and possess material design expertise in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry. Professional engineering licensure is essential, with a requirement to obtain licenses in both Missouri and Kansas if not already held. Proficiency in software like Tekla Structural Designer, RAM Connect, RISA 3D, TEDDs, Revit, and AutoCAD is expected.

If any of the above positions align with your expertise and aspirations, we encourage you to apply. Contact us today for more information.