Junior Structural Designer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K matching

Hybrid/Flexible schedules

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

SOM is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering professional to support the preparation of design solutions, coordinate details, and perform drafting under supervision. You’ll contribute to structural analysis, construction documents, and shop-drawings reviews for major projects.

Eligible candidates have a civil or structural engineering degree, collaborative skills, and some experience in structural tasks. Salary ranges offering growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or B.Eng completed.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• Collaborative ability and effective communication are essential.
• Some experience in structural analysis, drafting, and development.
• General knowledge of materials, detailing, and construction techniques.
• Able to follow timelines and escalate when needed.
• Proficiency with computational or FEM tools for project design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing solutions to general and engineering problems.
• Check and coordinate details and dimensions under supervision.
• Perform structural analysis and design under supervision.
• Assist in preparing design and construction documents.
• Provide independent drafting work related to project areas.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with structural docs.
• Handle workload to meet deadlines under supervisor guidance.
• Generate ideas under direction for review and selection.

Skills

Collaboration

Structural analysis

Drafting

Design development

Communication

Execution under supervision

Computational tools

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng

Master’s in Structural Engineering (a plus)

Tools

FEM tools

Job description

SOM is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering professional to support the preparation of design solutions, coordinate details, and perform drafting under supervision. You’ll contribute to structural analysis, construction documents, and shop-drawings reviews for major projects.

Eligible candidates have a civil or structural engineering degree, collaborative skills, and some experience in structural tasks. Salary ranges offering growth within a global firm.