WHO WE ARE
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Design Engineer I’s main function is to provide presales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force, generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals. A Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation. Responsible for financial performance, including budgeting, auditing, and aligning with stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
- Review pre-construction design and documentation.
- Provide assistance with technical design and level of effort needed by estimating hours and highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity.
- Generate functional system descriptions and block diagram
- Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs.
- Design wall plates and overlays.
- Assist 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 as required
- Provide on-going engineering support as needed
- Assist with project sign-off.
- Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product as requested.
- Other duties assigned as needed
MINIMUM JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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)
- Ability to diagnose complex system problems
- Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment
- Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients and colleagues
- Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards
Education and/or Experience
- Minimum of a High School Diploma
- Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
- At least five years of AV experience is preferred
- A minimum of 1-2 years of AV experience plus a four year degree or military experience may be considered