Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 month ago
Designer - Structural Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The role involves performing structural engineering design, preparing construction documents, and solving complex engineering problems while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents, integrating own work and the work of others
Solves complex problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects
Generates ideas, reviews and filters ideas generated by junior engineers in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis
Coordinates details and dimensions
Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance
Develops portions of structural engineering design concepts incorporating planning, architectural, engineering, and other required systems
Participates in coordination efforts with other disciplines in collaboration with project leadership
Reviews structural engineering design documents for compliance with approved program requirements
Confers with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development
Reviews shop drawing and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents
Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively
Actively supports the development of internal SOM community activities
Guides and encourages the development of Junior and Intermediate Professional Structural Engineers
Creates a supportive inclusive working environment with focus on design excellence and innovative, creative ideas
Assists project leaders and senior structural engineering professionals in achieving project budget, deliverables and schedule
Encourages incorporation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments
Protects SOM from financial and legal risk
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Structural Engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation and detailing on a variety of projects
Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred
Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level
Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas
Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
Demonstrates general knowledge of site planning, civil, structural and mechanical, electrical engineering, and architectural practice
Demonstrates practical knowledge of building codes
Possesses advanced knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design
Preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
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: Inquire about our 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
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Candace Carroll
Chief Financial Officer
Carrie Byles
Partner
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