Junior Structural Designer — Hybrid & Impactful Projects

som; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SOM seeks a civil/structural engineer to contribute to interdisciplinary projects across architecture, engineering and planning. The role emphasizes collaboration, precision and timely delivery on design development and construction documents.

Responsibilities include assisting in solving engineering problems, coordinating details, performing structural analysis, and reviewing shop drawings while aligning with project goals and client expectations. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Recent B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng; Master’s in Structural Engineering a plus.
• Strong collaborative ability and teamwork.
• Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting and design development.
• General knowledge of materials, detailing, construction techniques and codes.
• Initiative, problem solving, and high attention to precision and accuracy within deadlines.
• Effective written, oral and visual communication.
• Basic knowledge of computational and FEM tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural analysis

Drafting

Design development

Collaborative ability

Communication skills

FEM tools

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng

M.S. in Structural Engineering (a plus)

Tools

Computational tools

FEM software

Job description

SOM seeks a civil/structural engineer to contribute to interdisciplinary projects across architecture, engineering and planning. The role emphasizes collaboration, precision and timely delivery on design development and construction documents.

Responsibilities include assisting in solving engineering problems, coordinating details, performing structural analysis, and reviewing shop drawings while aligning with project goals and client expectations. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic firm.