Junior Designer - Structural Engineering
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to shaping a better future for clients and communities. They are seeking a Junior Designer in Structural Engineering to assist in various engineering tasks, including structural analysis, design, and preparation of construction documents.
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
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required; Master's degree in Structural Engineering a plus
- 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
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
- Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
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