AV Systems Design Engineer

ALPHA VIDEO & AUDIO INC•Eden Prairie, MN

175d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The AV Systems Design Engineer designs and implements solutions for corporate, educational, digital signage/IPTV, sports, and broadcast clients. The role works closely with sales to recommend equipment, technologies, and implementation approaches. After a sale, the engineer coordinates system drawings and equipment release, transfers knowledge to installation and field engineering teams, and assists as needed to support successful deployment.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of system configurations, with emphasis on client workflow.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices.
Knowledge of system configurations.
Knowledge of audio design and theory.
Knowledge of video design and theory.
Experience designing digital signage and IPTV systems.
Knowledge of network design and configuration.
Self-motivated and resourceful.
Ability to solve unusual or unexpected technical and installation problems.
Up to 30% travel, at times on short notice.
Occasional evening and weekend work.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Valid driver's license.
CTS certification required or to be achieved within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.
CAD, REVIT, or BIM experience.
Q360 or similar platform experience.
CTS-I or CTS-D certification.

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.
Recommend general and specific solutions to clients with the sales department.
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 the CAD department to assist in modeling and diagramming systems for deployment documentation.
Collaborate with project management to coordinate project deliverables, equipment release, system deployment, and project close-out.
Research new products to remain current on technology solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.