AV Systems Engineer

Communications Engineering Company•Hiawatha, IA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Design and quote innovative and reliable technology solutions by assessing customer needs and requirements. Develop effective designs that align with industry standards and customer expectations. This role involves consulting with customers as a technical expert, conducting site assessments, presenting products and solutions, designing AV systems, providing accurate quotes, and producing detailed project documentation. The engineer is also responsible for maintaining industry knowledge and achieving required certifications.

Requirements

Two-year degree from an accredited college, university, or technical institution with coursework in communications, business, or Technology, or substitute 2 years pertinent experience for each year of education.
Four years' working experience in a corporation, involved in multiple work functions and/or management environment within the communications industry.
Industry design certification: CTS, CTS-D
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and lead well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Excellent Presentation Skills, large and small groups
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Strong knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment)
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The employee is required to talk and hear English language communications.
The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
Some light lifting of objects is required.
Reaching, grasping and carrying activities also required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Above average intellectual ability and excellent judgment are needed to deal effectively with a wide range of problem solving and trouble shooting activities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Bluebeam and Visio is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with customers, recommend solutions, and demonstrate products.
Identify key customer needs and produce a solution that best meets those needs.
Conduct site assessments to document current device locations, assess system status, and make recommendations.
Provide a technology roadmap.
Effectively and professionally demonstrate products and communicate solutions to large groups of customers.
Design AV systems that best fit the customers' needs independent of price.
Communicate the features, benefits, and business value of your solution.
Provide AV quotes that are accurate, timely, and with appropriate detail.
Produce detailed and accurate project documentation that permits the Operations team to successfully implement the project.
Maintain knowledge of your industry/technology.
Achieve and maintain required industry certifications in accordance with CEC policy.
Other duties as assigned.