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 Architectural Designer 

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Science & Technology Buildings team, based in Chicago, IL.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Lead the development of design alternatives using a variety of media, including hand drawing, computer visualization, and physical models. Work in coordination with and oversight of the Principal Design Architect
• Lead the development of presentation documents and make design presentations to Clients.
• Prepare construction documents in coordination with multi-discipline project team of architects and engineers.
• Coordinate project requirements and development of construction documents with subconsultants.
• Meet with product vendors to review specific products to be incorporated into the projects.
• Perform code reviews and meet independently with local code officials to review and determine specific local code requirements and project compliance.
• Perform bid phase and construction phase tasks including site visits, review of shop drawings, responding to requests for information, and issuing clarifications. 

The Skills and Knowledge You Bring

• Degree in architecture required from an Accredited University. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Must have 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must have portfolio documenting a penchant for design excellence with the ability to develop into a Project Designer.
• Must have demonstrated ability for hand sketching, as well as ability to use computer software for design.
• Must have detailed knowledge of all phases of architectural and engineering practice.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD & Revit.
• Must be proficient with Sketchup, Photoshop, 3D Studio, Rhino, V-Ray, and other imaging and rendering software.
• Must be proficient with building physical models of conceptual designs as well as final building models.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other office and project locations.

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.

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.