Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. They are seeking a Junior Designer in Structural Engineering to assist in various engineering tasks, including structural analysis, design preparation, and drafting work while participating in a comprehensive Year One program for emerging designers.
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
Skills
- 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.
Company Overview
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, designers, engineers, and planners, responsible for some of the world’s most technically and environmentally advanced buildings and significant public spaces. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.som.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 40 in 2025, 46 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 56 in 2022, 85 in 2021, 88 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.