One - Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Join SOM’s Year One Program as a Junior Designer - Structural Engineering. The program builds on the knowledge acquired during formal education, offering hands‑on experience with small dynamic studios while benefiting from the resources of a global organization. Candidates will support day‑to‑day project responsibilities, propose bold ideas, and work across interdisciplinary teams on worldwide architectural, engineering, and planning projects.

• Assist in preparation of solutions to general and engineering problems
• Check and coordinate details and dimensions under supervision
• Perform structural analysis and design under supervision
• Assist in preparation of design and construction documents
• Provide independent general drafting work relating to specific area of project
• Review shop drawing and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents
• Handle a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments under regular direction from the supervisor
• Generate ideas under direction relative to the task in hand for review and selection by others

• 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
• Demonstrate general knowledge of materials, detailing and construction techniques related to structural engineering principles, and codes
• Exhibit initiative, problem solving, and a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level
• Follow instructions on timelines of deliverables, seek guidance when needed, and appropriately escalated when necessary
• Effectively communicate internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
• Possess basic knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design

• 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:
  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
• Compensation ranges from $65,000 - $70,000 based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education

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