Senior Signage Engineer

Strategic Factory • Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

While working as a signage engineer, you will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated), interior signage (of all varieties, including but not limited to dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in the fabricated and architectural signage space.
• Experience with 3D design tools – Sketchup is absolutely preferred, but other AutoCAD type experience will be considered.
• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs
• Understanding of electrical systems to light and power illuminated, programmable or LED screen-enabled signs
• Understanding of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing dimensional, architectural and illuminated signage.
• Understanding of structural design and municipal design requirements including wind-load calculations, load paths, attachment methods, material characteristics, dynamic loads and structural redundancy.
• Ability to review, read and understand technical drawings, building plans, architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked up prints and technical surveys
• Ability to import and export file types to and from various graphics and production programs
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal, and listening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
• Mathematical abilities required by this job include reading a ruler, calculating simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills
• Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, the Microsoft Office suite and email applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to company mission and values
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change
• Signage or fabrication/constructional engineering experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland would be helpful
• Experience with ADA standards a plus
• Experience with ERP systems a plus
• Work independently with and without supervision

Responsibilities

• Based on customer and project manager supplied content and message schedules create CAD-type drawings, layouts and production files using designated software tools
• Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs, as required by permit offices or internal fabrication and installation teams
• Produce production-ready art for us by the internal fabrication teams and the equipment (router files, channel letter bender files, brakeform equipment, etc.)
• Coordinate with all aspects of sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving pre-production and production

Benefits

• Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.
• Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.
• Gorgeous work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.
• Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.
• Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.
• Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior