Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

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.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

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 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.

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.