Electrical Designer/Engineer

EXP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Chicago, dedicated to innovative engineering solutions across diverse environments. In this role, you'll leverage your skills in Revit MEP, coordinate electrical designs, and apply your knowledge of electrical systems in various projects while also enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent).
• 4+ years of experience preferred.
• PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert engineer’s markups into working Revit MEP drawings/models.
• Prepare electrical loads and develop panel schedules with input from Engineers.
• Lead the discipline design team to produce construction documents.

Skills

Revit MEP

Electrical systems knowledge

Lighting concepts

Clash detection software

Lighting calculations

Education

BS Architectural Engineering

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

AGI 32

Visual

ElumTools

Job description

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 nextElectrical Engineer

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of theElectrical team,for Aviation, Transit, Mission Critical and Commercial Building projectsin the Chicago, IL office.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Convert engineer’s markups into working Revit MEP drawings/models.
• Visualize systems in a 3D environment and utilize clash detection software (IE: Interference Watcher).
• Prepare Revit floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• Prepare one-line diagrams with input from Engineers.
• Prepare electrical loads and develop panel schedules with input from Engineers.
• Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans with input from Engineers.
• Layout lighting fixtures on plans and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of lighting concepts.
• Learn to correctly apply concepts of emergency and normal power systems.
• Coordinate device locations, loads, and circuitry with other disciplines.
• Develop knowledge of the National Electrical Codes, other codes, and design standards.
• Perform lighting calculations and develop models using a lighting photometric program such as AGI 32, Visual, or ElumTools.
• Layout equipment rooms with input from Engineers.
• Participate in coordination of space and utility requirements with other disciplines.
• Prepare drawings and revisions for various submissions.
• Apply procedures or standardized methods to solve simple problems.
• Participate in voluntary training opportunities such as vendor lunch and learns.
• Positively contribute to EXP and local office culture.
• Lead the discipline design team to produce construction documents that meet the project requirements within the allocated schedule and budget while minimizing inefficiencies and rework.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (MEP/FP, arch, struct, etc) for power, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding design.
• Apply risk management practices of project engineering.
• Front-end load projects and apply best practices to set the proper direction of the project in SDs and DDs.
• Provide discipline specific manpower planning for projects and assist in team resource allocation.
• Provide support for the Project Manager with respect to electrical and fire alarm scope.

What your experience looks like

• Engineering Degree (BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree)
• Previous Revit MEP experience
• 4+ years of experience
• PE Preferred
• Ability to travel locally.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $125,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.