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Designer - Structural EngineeringSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) • New York, NY, US
Designer - Structural Engineering

Designer - Structural Engineering

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) • New York, NY, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Position Responsibilities

  • Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents, integrating own work and the work of others.
  • Solves complex problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects.
  • Generates ideas, reviews and filters ideas generated by junior engineers in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis.
  • Coordinates details and dimensions.
  • Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance.
  • Develops portions of structural engineering design concepts incorporating planning, architectural, engineering, and other required systems.
  • Participates in coordination efforts with other disciplines in collaboration with project leadership.
  • Reviews structural engineering design documents for compliance with approved program requirements.
  • Confers with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
  • Reviews shop drawings and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents.
  • Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and manages own time effectively.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Actively supports the development of internal SOM community activities.
  • Guides and encourages the development of Junior and Intermediate Professional Structural Engineers.
  • Creates a supportive inclusive working environment with focus on design excellence and innovative ideas.
  • Assists project leaders and senior structural engineering professionals in achieving project budget, deliverables and schedule.
  • Encourages incorporation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments.
  • Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation and detailing on a variety of projects.
  • Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level.
  • Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
  • Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
  • Demonstrates general knowledge of site planning, civil, structural and mechanical, electrical engineering, and architectural practice.
  • Demonstrates practical knowledge of building codes.
  • Possesses advanced knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design.

    • Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

    Our 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 : Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
  • Professional Development : Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees, plus in-house career development
  • Compensation : Based on experience, qualifications, location, and education; typically ranges from $80,000 - $95,000

    • Our Culture

    Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with the resources and diversity of a global firm. We believe in an inclusive environment and are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan aims to bring meaningful change to our profession, culture and practices. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

    For more about SOM : www.som.com

    Portfolios are required for all design positions; please ensure your submission includes a single PDF portfolio as specified in the application instructions.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Architecture and Planning
  • Design Services
  • Civil Engineering

    • New York, NY

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