Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 2 months ago
Senior Designer- Structural Engineering
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
6+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. The Senior Designer in Structural Engineering will perform structural engineering design, oversee project coordination, and lead a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents ,integrating own work and reviews the work of others
Solves complex problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects
Directs Junior, Intermediate and Professional Structural Engineers in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis
Coordinates details and dimensions
Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance
Develops the entire structural engineering design concept incorporating planning, architectural, engineering, and other required systems
Oversees the coordination efforts with other disciplines. Ensures structural engineering documents are coordinated with other disciplines
Oversees the preparation of complete structural engineering documents on projects
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 drawing and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents
Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively
Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential
Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development
Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews
In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule
Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities
Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge
Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures
Protects SOM from financial and legal risk
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Structural Engineering
Minimum 6 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 project 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
Preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
1001-5000 employees
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