Som

Som

Year One - Junior Designer - Structural Engineering

Chicago · Junior

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$70kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementFEAStructural AnalysisProblem Solving

About the role

  • SOM offers the best of both worlds: the hands-on experience of small, dynamic studios, and the resources and diversity of a global organization.
  • Our interdisciplinary firm affords a wealth of opportunities for emerging designers; our collaborative approach means that your ideas and creativity will be valued and recognized from day one.
  • In keeping with SOM's reputation for innovation, our Year One program invites you to shape the future of the practice with us.

Responsibilities

  • Performs structural analysis and design under supervision.
  • Assists in preparation of design and construction documents.
  • Reviews shop drawing and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents.
  • Here, you'll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
  • Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates general knowledge of materials, detailing and construction techniques related to structural engineering principles, and codes.
  • Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering a plus.
  • Recent completion of B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance.
  • Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development.
  • We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
  • Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program.
  • Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $65,000 - $70,000.

Company info

  • Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
  • Visit this page to learn more about
  • the hands-on experience of small, dynamic studios, and the resources and diversity of a global organization.
  • Start here to dive into the profession, chart your path forward, and make your mark.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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