Junior Designer – Structural Engineering

Job Description

Junior Designer – Structural Engineering | SOM

The Tone:
This is an early career position at SOM, designed for recent graduates in Structural Engineering as part of the Year One Program. SOM is a global interdisciplinary firm committed to shaping a better future through the most sustainable, impactful work, fostering creative and collaborative teams. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity for emerging designers to gain hands-on experience in small, active studios while leveraging the resources of a global organization. You will contribute to significant architectural and engineering projects, with your ideas and creativity valued from day one, helping to dive into the profession, chart your path forward, and make your mark in shaping the future of design and the practice.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid/Flexible
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Operates within interdisciplinary teams, collaborating openly towards common goals, and reports under the direction of a supervisor.
• Mission: Drive foundational structural analysis and design, supporting the creation of sustainable and impactful projects as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Tech Stack: Computational and FEM tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engineering Solutions: Assist in developing and preparing solutions for various general and engineering problems.
• Design Coordination: Check and coordinate specific details and dimensions of structural elements under supervision.
• Structural Analysis: Perform fundamental structural analysis and design tasks as directed by a supervisor.
• Documentation Support: Aid in the preparation of comprehensive design and construction documents.
• Conformance Review: Review shop drawings and product submittals to ensure general conformance with structural engineering specifications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent completion of a B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng, focusing on structural engineering principles.
• Experience: Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting, and design development.
• Skills:
* General knowledge of structural engineering principles, including materials, detailing, construction techniques, and relevant codes.
* Exhibits initiative, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a high attention to precision and accuracy in assigned tasks.
* Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
* Possesses basic proficiency in computational and Finite Element Method (FEM) tools for daily project design applications.
* Strong collaborative ability, contributing positively to team culture and common goals.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.