At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Develops BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects under supervision of senior BIM technologists and Structural Engineers.
- Assists in the organization or processing and distribution of drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required
- Provides CAD drawing as required. Maybe asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms if required (but not typically).
- Assists engineers in updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit)
- Assists in developing and implementing firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and drawing graphic standards.
- Handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.
- Exhibits initiative and a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.
- Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent.
- Experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.
- Understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.
- Familiarity with structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).
- Demonstrated abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.
- Demonstrated abilities and knowledge of CAD systems.
- Knowledge of Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, a plus.
- Knowledge of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit is a plus.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Our Culture:
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
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.
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A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future.
Named No. 1 on Architizer's 2024 list of "Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States," an #Equality100 company by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, and a Woman-forward Workplace finalist by Crain's New York Business in 2023
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