Engineer, Design

Job Summary

Serve as a technical consultant to the sales force, generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Translate customer requirements into functional system designs

Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations and acoustical modeling

Review pre‑construction design and documentation

Assist with technical design, pricing and identify any logistical challenges

Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams

Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs

Design wall plates and overlays

Provide material and labor estimates for projects

Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed

Obtain project sign‑off as needed

Customer liaison for engineering inquiries

Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products

Post sales project consultation

Travel to various job sites is required

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities

Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner

Proven business writing skills

Proficient with test and calibration equipment

Support user acceptance testing

Ability to program, change and troubleshoot (AMX/Crestron)

Ability to diagnose complex system problems

Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment

Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines

Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients and colleagues

Valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver's Abstract that meets AVI‑SPL driving standards

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a High School Diploma

Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred

At least five years of AV experience is preferred

A minimum of 1‑2 years of AV experience plus a four‑year degree

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter‑office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment.

Direct Reports

This position does not have any direct reports.

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