Associate AV Design Engineer

Diversified • Kenilworth, NJ

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About The Position

The Associate Design Engineer (ADE) is a member of the core team for Media & Entertainment (M&E) projects. Working as a part of a team of engineers ADE participates through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As a technical resource on a project team, the ADE is instrumental in contributing to the determination and execution of client and system requirements. Reporting to a Regional Director of Technical Operation (DTO) the ADE’s project assignments are determined by Technical Operations Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands. At times, the ADE will be supervised, receive specific task assignments, and be actively mentored by Senior Design Engineers, Design Engineers, or Project Managers.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office 365 desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment industry.
• Formats include high-definition, UHD and HDR video systems deployed using analog, SDI and SMPTE 2110 IP transport protocols desired.
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL’s, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points desired.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
• Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.
• Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. <10% remote travel is required on a regular

Responsibilities

• Participate in complex engagements and works directly with internal project teams to assist in the development of budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Provide technical support and coordination of information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
• Assist in the development of Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
• Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
• Research and identify technology options for projects.
• Provide technical support for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in build phase. Participate in the completion of the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.
• Develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.
• Participate in specific assigned ADE training on relevant technical topics.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED