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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. Position 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 drawings 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. Minimum Qualifications

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. Our 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: Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development Compensation

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $68,000 to $75,000. About SOM and Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices. For more about SOM: www.som.com Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks for your Resume or CV.

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