Year One - Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. They are seeking a Junior Designer in Structural Engineering to assist in various engineering tasks, including structural analysis, design preparation, and drafting work while participating in a comprehensive Year One program for emerging designers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of solutions to general and engineering problems
• Checks and coordinates details and dimensions under supervision
• Performs structural analysis and design under supervision
• Assists in preparation of design and construction documents
• Provides independent general drafting work relating to specific areas of project
• Reviews shop drawing and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents
• Handles a reasonable workload to meet project tasks deadlines and commitments under regular direction from the supervisor
• Generates ideas under direction relative to the task in hand for review and selection by others

Skills

• Recent completion of B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required; Master's degree in Structural Engineering a plus
• Strong collaborative ability
• Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting, and design development
• Demonstrates general knowledge of materials, detailing and construction techniques related to structural engineering principles, and codes
• Exhibits initiative, problem solving, and a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level
• Able to follow instructions on timelines of deliverables, seeks guidance when needed, escalates appropriately if needed
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
• Possesses basic knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance.
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs.
• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development.

Company Overview

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