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Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. The Junior Designer in Structural Engineering will assist in preparing solutions to engineering problems, perform structural analysis and design, and contribute to the preparation of design and 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
  • 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
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering

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 Overview

  • A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.som.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 40 in 2025, 46 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 56 in 2022, 85 in 2021, 88 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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