Jobs · Information Technology · Illinois

Year One - Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$65k–$70k/yrFull-time

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.
  • Prepares 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

  • 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.
  • 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.

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: 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

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $65,000 – $70,000.

Culture

  • Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
  • We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Application Instructions

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, 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 you for your Resume or CV.

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