What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer/ Engineer position at EXP?
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 Electrical Designer/ Engineer!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Electrical Team for Hospitality and Entertainment MEP projects in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Proficient in producing working Revit MEP drawings/models.
- Proficient visualizing systems in a 3D environment and utilizing clash detection software (IE: Interference Watcher).
- Prepare Revit floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc. with limited input from Engineers.
- Assist Engineer with calculations using SKM Powertools for available fault current and implement proper AIC ratings of equipment.
- Perform overcurrent coordination studies using SKM Powertools for proper coordination of overcurrent devices.
- Prepare one-line diagrams with input from Engineers
- Prepare calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
- Code research to comply with building codes, NFPA , Energy Codes etc.
- Demonstrates knowledge of lighting, photometrics, and lighting controls.
- Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, etc.
- Edit electrical specifications to reflect project requirements with input from Engineers.
- Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans.
- Exposure to equipment room sizing and layouts during the SD phase.
- Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Engineers.
- Meet with vendors to get exposure to specification requirements for different applications.
- Participates in field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
- Initiates coordination of space and utility requirements with other disciplines (PL, MX, Arch, Struct, etc.).
- Maintain the discipline Engineering Calcs and equipment selections for the project.
- Respond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals with limited input from Engineer.
- Exposure and general awareness of risk management procedures to minimize EXP and client’s exposure.
- Exposure to work planning and tailoring design process to the available hours in work plan for a project.
- Understand proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation.
- Work with PC, PM, and Clients to meet scheduled project milestones.
- Manage and deliver drawings and revisions for various milestones.
- Understands and properly applies existing EXP details relevant to projects.
- Ability to comprehend drawings of other disciplines (MX, PL, arch, struct, civil etc.).
- Applying EXP standards and practices (IE: training materials, OneNote, etc.) to each project.
- Market Sector – Generally understands differences in design requirements or approaches between sectors.
- Professionalism: Appropriate written and verbal communications skills.
- Professional presentation external and internal to office. (IE: attire, engagement, meeting prep, etc.)
- Actively participates in voluntary training opportunities such as vendor lunch and learns. (IE: engage and ask questions)
- Positively contributes to EXP and local office culture.
What your experience looks like
- Minimum of three years’ experience in related design of hospitality, entertainment and building projects.
- Engineering Degree (BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree)
- Revit MEP proficient
- FE Certification (Fundamentals In Engineering)
- Ability to travel.
