Summary:
The AV Systems Design Engineer shall design and implement solutions for corporate, educational, digital signage/IPTV, sports, and broadcast clients. The Engineer will work closely with the sales staff to provide both general and specific recommendations on equipment, technologies and implementation. Upon sale, the AV Systems Design Engineer shall coordinate system drawings, release of equipment, transfer knowledge to the installation and field engineering teams, as well as assist as necessary for a successful deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with the Sales team to establish customer needs and present potential solutions
- Determine client expectations for system functionality through effective pre-bid process execution
- With the sales department, recommend general and specific solutions to clients
- Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables, and labor
- Write scopes of work to convey system expectations
- Respond to bid requests
- Work with CAD department to assist in modeling / diagraming of systems for deployment documentation
- Collaborate with project management to coordinate project deliverables, release of equipment, deployment of systems, and project close-out
- Research new products to remain current on technology solutions
- All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate
Requirements:
- Up to 30% travel, at times on short notice
- Occasional evening and weekend work
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of system configurations, with an emphasis placed on client workflow
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices
- Knowledge of system configurations
- Audio design and theory
- Video design and theory
- Experience with design of digital signage and IPTV systems
- Network design and configuration knowledge
- Self-motivated
- Resourceful
- Ability to solve unusual or unexpected technical and installation problems
Preferred:
- Crestron, Extron, Biamp, BSS, QSC, or similar product/design experience
- Vitec, Savi, Luci, Tripleplay, or similar product / design experience
- Familiarity with the OSI model and IT best practices
- Knowledge of display products and systems
- AV over IP design experience
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
Computer Skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- CAD, REVIT, or BIM experience preferred
- Q360 or similar platform experience preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid driver’s license
- CTS Required or achieved within 6 months of employment
- CTS-I or CTS-D preferred
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum five years of relevant experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of audiovisual system configurations and industry best practices
- Audio design and theory knowledge
- Video design and theory knowledge
- Experience designing digital signage and IPTV systems
- Network design and configuration knowledge
- Ability to solve unusual or unexpected technical and installation problems
- Valid driver's license
- CTS certification or achievement within six months of employment
- Crestron, Extron, Biamp, BSS, QSC, or similar product/design experience
- Vitec, Savi, Luci, Tripleplay, or similar product/design experience
- Familiarity with the OSI model and IT best practices
- Knowledge of display products and systems
- AV over IP design experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- CAD, Revit, or BIM experience
- Q360 or similar platform experience
- CTS-I or CTS-D certification
What We Do
Alpha Video & Audio, Inc. is a national integrator of audio, video, and broadcast technologies. The company designs, installs, and supports visual communications, collaboration, presentation, and broadcast-production systems for organizations across industries. Its capabilities also include sports and entertainment technology, IPTV, digital-signage software, software development, and in-house creative services, helping clients communicate, collaborate, create content, and deliver engaging audience experiences.
