Senior Signage Engineer

Haptica; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial stability

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Engaging company culture

Job summary

A leading signage solutions firm is seeking a Signage Engineer to produce fabrication drawings for both exterior and interior signage. The role requires expertise in CAD drawing, strong communication and organizational skills, and at least five years of experience in the architectural signage field. You will be responsible for coordinating projects from design to production, ensuring adherence to excellent standards and deadlines. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Ability to create CAD-type drawings and production files.
• Understand architectural and municipal design requirements.
• Coordinate sign making processes to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of electrical systems for illuminated signage and dimensional lettering.

Responsibilities

• Produce fabrication drawings for exterior and interior signage.
• Generate and revise drawings based on project needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare production-ready art.
• Coordinate with all sign-making processes to meet deadlines and drive pre-production and production.

Skills

5+ years experience in fabricated signage

Experience with 3D design tools (SketchUp)

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Ability to understand technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in signage/fabrication engineering

Tools

SketchUp

Omega Composer

Adobe Creative Suite

FlexiSign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

While working as a signage engineer, you will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall‑mounted, illuminated, non‑illuminated), interior signage (of all varieties, including dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, trade show/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Based on customer and project manager supplied content and message schedules, create CAD‑type drawings, layouts, and production files using designated software tools.
• Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs, as required by permit offices or internal fabrication and installation teams.
• Produce production‑ready art for the internal fabrication teams and the equipment (router files, channel letter bender files, brakeform equipment, etc.).
• Coordinate with all aspects of the sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving pre‑production and production.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the fabricated and architectural signage space.
• Experience with 3D design tools – SketchUp is absolutely preferred, but other AutoCAD type experience will be considered.
• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs.
• Understanding of electrical systems to light and power illuminated, programmable or LED screen‑enabled signs.
• Understanding of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing dimensional, architectural and illuminated signage.
• Understanding of structural design and municipal design requirements including wind‑load calculations, load paths, attachment methods, material characteristics, dynamic loads and structural redundancy.
• Ability to review, read and understand technical drawings, building plans, architectural drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked‑up prints and technical surveys.
• Ability to import and export file types to and from various graphics and production programs.
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal, and listening.
• Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland would be helpful.
• Experience with ADA standards a plus.
• Work independently with and without supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Signage or fabrication/constructional engineering experience required.

Computer Skills

• Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, Microsoft Office suite and email applications.
• Experience with 3D design tools – SketchUp is absolutely preferred, but other AutoCAD type experience will be considered.
• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers.
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• Mathematical abilities required by this job include reading a ruler, calculating simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills.

Job Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Committed to company mission and values.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, one is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on computer desktops. Additionally, one is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time. The associate is regularly required to walk, stoop, and bend over and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to noise typical of an office environment such as printers, computers, and phones operating.

Why Work for Strategic Factory?

• Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.
• Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.
• Gorgeous work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.
• Uber‑talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.
• Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.