RES Exhibits boasts over 50 years of industry experience. As a family-owned business, it has grown into one of the nation’s top 50 trade show and event organizations, recognized by EVENT MARKETER magazine in their annual profile of leading industry performers.
With a unique blend of corporate expertise and service-driven insights, RES has a deep understanding of both the needs and expectations of corporate clients, as well as the resources required to elevate trade show and event performance. Our team helps clients stand out and COMMAND THE FLOOR in a highly competitive environment, cutting through the noise and stimuli of the trade show floor to drive impactful results.
As we approach a new chapter in our journey, 2026 is poised to be a year of significant growth and transformation. The Exhibit Engineer plays a critical role in the end to end design, manufacturing and delivery of Best In Class tradeshow exhibits and experiential marketing events.
The ideal candidate for this role is a hands-on team player who can work collaboratively with Design, Project Management, Client Services, Fabrication, Print Production and RES Executives to ensure the successful execution of exhibit projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This is a great opportunity to join a family-owned organization with a promising future!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
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Create detailed drawings related to Bills of Materials (BOM), construction, and installation of exhibits.
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Reconfigure existing properties to develop new booth layouts and configurations.
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Work within established project budgets and utilize resources/materials efficiently to minimize waste.
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Maximize the return on RES’s investment in design engineering and CNC technology.
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Operate and maintain proficiency in computers, software, and file management systems.
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Produce clear, accurate illustrated and written documentation.
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Effectively communicate design intent and specifications to internal teams and clients.
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Maintain awareness of departmental schedules, priorities, and workloads.
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Provide leadership and share expertise in all aspects of design engineering.
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Develop documentation and training materials to support design engineering processes.
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Establish and maintain exceptional, competitive design engineering and manufacturing standards.
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Ensure all hardware and software remain in optimal operating condition.
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Research and introduce innovative offerings, techniques, and materials to enhance capabilities.
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Maintain an uptodate library of resources, materials, and fabrication techniques.
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Organize and manage all job archives for easy retrieval and historical accuracy.
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Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering or other relevant discipline preferred.
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A minimum of 3 years of experience working in the exhibit industry.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, with opportunity for overtime. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Pay ranges included in postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.
RES Exhibits offers competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Our benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Other benefits include 401(k), paid time off, a collaborative, creative and dynamic work culture with opportunities for career growth in an innovative and industry leading company.
RES Exhibits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
A PROUD HISTORY. Our foundation is built upon over 40 years of combined operational experience within the industry. Our founder, Vince Leonardo, launched RES (Rochester Exhibit Services), directly leveraging his extensive background managing the demanding in-house tradeshow department at Bausch & Lomb, one of the world's largest suppliers of eye health products.That deep, foundational experience, honed guiding Bausch & Lomb and other global, Fortune 500 organizations, immediately established a culture of unwavering standards, emphasizing planning precision and client efficiency. This history of dependable execution is the bedrock of our business today, giving us the unique expertise to guide complex programs toward measurable transformation and successful outcomes.
