This position is responsible for Audio Visual system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of conferencing, audio processing, video distribution, control systems and other AV systems.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare drawings and wiring diagrams, based upon project plans and specifications, showing locations of devices, equipment, and wiring etc. for audio visual projects
- Develops functional design, construction drawings, DSP and control programming, and equipment specifications for audio, video, control, and network equipment
- Preparing AV construction documents for both building renovations and new construction projects
- Designing and applying audio visual systems, including conferencing and collaboration rooms, AV over IP, digital signage, paging and mass notification, and AV control systems
- Responsible for all aspects of audio visual design within designated projects
- Conducts surveys to gather field data; prepares drawings, layouts, and other visual aids; prepares technical construction drawings. Reviews the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices
- Deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences as required as part of the design process
- Work in a close team environment with Sales, Project Management, and Installation Departments
- Work with CAD Drafters to produce installation and drawing packages
- Engineering sales support and review of the functionality and design of systems being proposed by account managers
- Set-up and test new products and design concepts such as AV over IP endpoints, control processors, network switches, custom designed systems, etc
- Coaching and Mentoring of System Designers and Systems Engineers as requested
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical 2 year degree or better and/or 3-5 years of audio visual industry design experience
- Experience engineering audio visual systems, preferably experience with security/access control, DAS and/or Structured Cabling as well
- Certification in 2 control or DSP platforms (such as Extron Control Specialist, Crestron, QSC Q-SYS, or Biamp Tesira) or equivalent documented experience
- Certification in 2 audio or video distribution platforms (such as Extron AV Associate, Dante Level 2, or Crestron DM NVX) or equivalent documented experience
- Certification as an AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or equivalent documented experience
- Knowledge of NEC Code, AVIXA standards, and low voltage systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized business systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Networking Dante Level 3 and/or AVIXA CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design)
- General knowledge of network security principals including data routing, switching, wireless radios, multicasting, VPNs, AV over IP, DAS and/or Structured Cabling, and Enterprise level Access Control Systems
Physical Demands:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
Working Conditions:
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
Pay Rate: $63,960.00 - $93,000 (DOE) 
