Design Engineer at AVI-SPL

Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

Pre-Sales Design and Proposal Efforts

• Collaborate with Account Managers to understand customer requirements and translate them into functional system designs.
• Participate in client discussions to explain design concepts and demonstrate how proposed systems meet their needs.
• Provide labor estimates and material requirements to support the sales proposal creation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design standards packages tailored for large and repeat customer accounts.

Design Responsibilities       

• Develop detailed system documentation, including a bill of materials, conceptual block diagrams, infrastructure plans, and scopes of work.
• Determine infrastructure requirements, such as power, data, and conduit, during pre-sales efforts and coordinate with general contractors.
• Assess project risks and account for site conditions, scheduling requirements, and dependencies in the design.
• Review pre-construction documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors, architects, consultants and contractors to align designs with project constraints during design development.

Project Responsibilities

• Support project teams during implementation and provide technical input as the “design authority” as needed.

• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves:

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address risks effectively.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering solutions that exceed expectations
• Effective Stakeholder Communication: Experience conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, project managers, and field teams.
• Detail-Oriented: knows the difference between “good enough” and “perfect” and strives for accuracy in work.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, including sales, project managers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed learning habits to stay current with emerging AV technologies, industry standards, and best practices through ongoing education or certifications.

Technical Expertise and Knowledge

• Proficiency in design and configuration of AV systems, including software tools and standards.
• A working understanding of IP networking, including topologies, AVoIP, and network design architecture.
• Familiarity with AV/IT industry standards such as AVIXA, ANSI/TIA, or other relevant guidelines.
• Familiarity with tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu)
• Familiarity with common infrastructure requirements, including power, data, and conduit, and how they integrate into AV systems.
• Two (2) or more relevant audio/DSP certifications (Biamp, Q-SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure, etc.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Formal education in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in audiovisual system design or integration.
• AVIXIA General CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) is preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex/Telepresence)-both hardware and software.
• Field Knowledge: Prior exposure to on-site project work, including installation oversight or field troubleshooting to bridge design and implementation.