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
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the MEP Hospitality & Entertainment team, based in Raleigh, NC
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- CAD proficient in converting engineer’s markups into working CAD drawings
- Plot drawings for review by engineer
- Prepare CAD floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
- Perform calculations using Powertools for available fault current and implement proper AIC ratings of equipment with input from engineers
- 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
- Understands and correctly applies concepts of emergency and normal power systems
- Coordinate device locations, loads, and circuitry with other disciplines
- Develop knowledge of the NEC and other codes
- Perform lighting calculations and develop models using a lighting photometric program such as Visual or LightPro
- Layout equipment rooms with input from engineers
What your experience looks like
- Engineering Degree required (BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree)
- 0-2 years’ experience required
- EIT License (Engineer in training)
About Us
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.
About the TeamEXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, 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 [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
Skills Required
- BS Architectural Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree
- 0-2 years experience in electrical design
- EIT (Engineer in Training) license
- Proficiency with CAD to produce working drawings from engineer markups
- Ability to perform fault current and AIC calculations using Powertools
- Experience preparing one-line diagrams and panel schedules
- Ability to perform lighting calculations and develop models using photometric software such as Visual or LightPro
- Layout of lighting fixtures and fire alarm devices on plans
- Fundamental knowledge of emergency and normal power systems and NEC
- Ability to coordinate device locations, loads, and circuitry with other disciplines
EXP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EXP and has not been reviewed or approved by EXP.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) is considered decent, with mentions of employer matching around 3% and ratings around 4.0/5 in some sources. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are viewed as a relative strength compared with other elements of compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and flexibility are frequently highlighted positively, with some reports noting strong vacation ratings and work-life balance. Flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options are often seen as meaningful benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are generally described as good, with some comments specifically praising insurance quality. While not uniformly exceptional, healthcare benefits are perceived as solid overall.
EXP Insights
What We Do
EXP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services aimed at transforming the world's built and natural environments. The company specializes in delivering innovative solutions for water infrastructure, aviation environments, mining and mineral projects, and underground infrastructure. Their expert team comprises engineers, planners, designers, and scientists dedicated to excellence and innovation across the full lifecycle of complex projects.
