Senior Design Engineer

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

A Senior Design Engineer’s main function is to provide presales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force with generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams, estimating hours, highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity, and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals. A Senior Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation. In addition, this role is expected to review and validate the work of a Design Engineer 1 and 2.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs
• Review pre-construction design and documentation
• Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs and design wall plates and overlays
• Support 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
• Provide on-going engineering support to the Project Engineer/Project Team and assist with project sign-off
• Partner with vendors and prospective vendors to help evaluate product as requested
• Create block flow diagrams and detail drawings
• Travel as required

Must Haves:

• 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) and diagnose complex system problems
• Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment
• CAD, Vizio, Lucid software experience
• Energized self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-Haves:

• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferredCAD, Vizio, Lucid software experience
• 7 years of AV experience is preferred
• AVIXA certified CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D 
• A minimum of 6 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.