Associate Design Engineer (must have an AV background)

Job Summary

 The Associate Design Engineer's main function is to provide presales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force generating functional system descriptions block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals. A Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Ability to translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
 Review pre-construction design and documentation.
 Provide assistance with technical design and level of effort needed by estimating hours and highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity.
 Generate functional system descriptions and block diagram
 Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs.
 Design wall plates and overlays.
 Assist Account Manager with labor and material estimates for projects.
 Assume ownership of project installation when required.
 Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings calculation acoustical modeling or other data as required
 Provide on-going engineering support as needed
 Assist with project sign-off.
 Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product as requested.

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 Motor Vehicle Record 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 three years of AV experience is preferred
 A minimum of 1-2 years of AV experience plus a four year degree or military experience may be considered

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.