At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. 

 

Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Technology Design/Engineer!

Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Technology Design Team in our Chicago, Illinois and have the opportunity to work on the high-profile Science & Technology, Entertainment and Hospitality Projects. EXP’s Technology Design department specializes in the design and specification of structured cabling systems, audio/visual systems, security systems and other Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems.

 

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are required. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects is essential.  Ability to work virtually and communicate efficiently across geographies with multiple project teams. Basic understanding and knowledge of the following: Structured Cabling Systems (Voice/ Data Cabling) Audio/Visual Systems (Background Music/ Overhead Paging Systems, Conference/ Ballroom/ Boardroom A/V and control systems) Security Systems (Surveillance Systems, Physical Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems) Other Communication Technology Systems (Nurse Call, Distributed Antenna Systems, Real Time Location Service System, etc.) Ability to attend in-house coordination meetings and discuss design requirements with other engineers with input from Engineers. Understand proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation with input from Engineers. REVIT and AutoCAD proficient. Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases with input from Engineers. Prepare calculations of equipment electrical loads and cooling loads with input from Engineers. Read and interpret related industry codes and standards (e.g. NEC, FGI), and incorporate into designs. Prepare floor plans showing low voltage device layouts, cable pathways, equipment, etc with input from Engineers. Prepare system riser diagrams with input from Engineers. Select and schedule equipment with input from Engineers. Coordinates with other disciplines (MEPFP, Architectural, Structural, etc.) Understand and properly apply existing exp details relevant to projects Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in the work plan. Prepare revisions (ASI’s, etc) and sketches according to proper numbering convention

What your experience looks like
-    5+ years experience in related design of Science & Technology, Entertainment and Hospitality projects.
-    Engineering Degree (BS Electrical, BS Architectural Engineering, or equivalent) from an accredited school.
-    Registered Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer preferred.
-    BICSI RCDD certification preferred.
-    Ability to travel to client meetings and project sites for walk thru activities (local and national locations)
-    Ability to work virtually cross-office geographies with multiple teams