Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 2 days ago
Intermediate Designer - Structural Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a firm dedicated to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Intermediate Designer will perform structural engineering design, prepare construction documents, and collaborate with junior engineers and BIM technicians to ensure project success.
ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents relative to a specific area of the project
Solves problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects
Works with junior engineers and BIM technicians in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis
Checks and coordinates details and dimensions
Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance
Provides independent general drafting work relating to more complicated areas of the project
Reviews shop drawings and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents
Confer with the design team during various stages of project development as necessary
Reliably handles a reasonable workload and manages own time with the direction of a supervisor to meet project task deadlines and commitments
Generates and filters ideas relative to the task in hand for review and selection by others
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required
Master's degree in Structural Engineering a plus
Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation and detailing on a variety of projects
Exhibits initiative, process innovation, and problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level
Regularly collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas and is open to new points of view
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 intermediate 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)
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1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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