AV & Show Control Design Engineer

• Engage in client discovery sessions alongside sales, design, and engineering team
• Participate in project design meetings with clients, perform site surveys, create assessment reports
• Analyze user needs and requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Create AV and Control design packages composed of concept block diagrams, system CAD drawings, design narratives, programming specifications, performance specifications, and budget estimates for every phase of the projects (Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents)
• Communicate and coordinate technical design solutions with clients, installation teams, and creative teams
• Assist with technical oversight, network implementation, system configuration, red lines, as-built drawings, commissioning procedures, and design questions during integration and commissioning of systems
• Assist programmers with technical direction when developing user interfaces and control programs
• Assist account executives in the preparation of consultant specified bids and submittals

Requirements

• Knowledge of advanced network design methods applied to AV systems (routing, VLANs, QoS, IGMP, PTP)
• Knowledge of Medialon, Q-SYS, Node-Red, Crestron or other control system architecture, programming, implementation, and testing
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Lua, JavaScript…) a plus
• Knowledge of audio and video processing (Q-SYS, Barco E2, Analog Way Aquilon)
• Knowledge of media servers (Pixera, 7th Sense, Disguise, Green Hippo, Watchout) and generative engines (Touch Designer, Notch, Unreal) preferred
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• Familiarity with MS Visio or OmniGraffle desired
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to write scope of work, design narrative, and other technical documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits a positive attitude and establishes professional relations with others
• Good organizational, work management, and time management skills
• Self-driven and takes initiative

Training / Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Engineering program or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of overall Audio-Visual commercial solution/services industry experience preferred. Otherwise, will depend on training, education, and personal achievements.
• A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or CTS-I or CTS-D certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Occasional domestic or foreign travel
• Onsite environment will vary for each project. Employee may be asked to wear protective gear on building sites
• Office environment at company premises
• Valid Driver’s License required