Electrical Designer/Engineer (Entry Level)

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 (Entry Level).

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Electrical Team Hospitality and Entertainment MEP projects in the Denver, Colorado 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.
• Ability to direct an EL1 or Interns on a limited basis.
• 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

• Passion to design 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 locally.

The pay range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.