Technology Services Designer I/II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Technology Services Designer I/II to convert system design concepts into practical layouts. The ideal candidate has experience in building systems design and is proficient in Revit MEP. Join a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and a benefits package tailored to your needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience or training in building systems design - technology/low voltage electrical systems.
• Understanding of building systems spatial requirements and design coordination.
• Willingness to learn various building technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Convert system design concepts into specific layouts.
• Interpret information from Senior and Project designers.
• Conduct field surveys and code research.

Skills

Building systems design experience

Proficiency in Revit MEP

Strong verbal communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Revit

Electrical and Building Technology Systems

Smart/Intelligent Building Technologies

Physical Security Systems

Audio Visual Systems

Information Technology Network infrastructure

Job description

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

We have a great opportunity for you to join AEI in a Technology Services Designer I/II role in our Chicagooffice.

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from Senior and Project designers, users, other consultants, field surveys and code research.

Expertise of our most successful Technology Services Designer:

• 1+ years’ experience or training in building systems design - technology/low voltage electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP
• Understanding of building systems spatial requirements and design coordination.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Revit Family Development
• Experience with Electrical and/or Building Technology Systems infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC, TIA, BICSI standards.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Smart/Intelligent Building Technologies.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Physical Security Systems (access control and security video).
• Experience with or willingness to learn Audio Visual Systems.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Information Technology Network infrastructure (switches, servers, wireless) and security.
• Strong verbal communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that\'s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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