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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 2 weeks ago

Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to creating sustainable and impactful work. The Junior Designer will assist in preparation of solutions to engineering problems, perform structural analysis and design under supervision, and contribute to the preparation of design and construction documents.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Structural analysisDraftingDesign developmentFEM toolsConstruction techniquesAttention to precisionCollaborative abilityProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

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

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

Company

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Glassdoor3.7

A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.

Founded in 1936

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.som.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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