Design Engineer II

AVI-SPL•The Colony, TX

About The Position

The Design Engineer 2 transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements, identify potential risks and communicate with stakeholders. At the level of Design Engineer 2 you will bring advanced skills, flexibility, and growing leadership capabilities to system design. Building on foundational experience, you will independently handle a wide range of designs, stepping into complex projects needing guidance infrequently. At this level, you refine your technical expertise, develop specializations, and take on higher-level design challenges while maintaining ownership of accurate, actionable design packages.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently address risks effectively.
Effective Stakeholder Communication: Experience conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, project managers, and field teams.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering solutions that exceed expectations
Detail-Oriented: knows the difference between “good enough” and “perfect” and strives for accuracy in work.
Self-directed learning habits to stay current with emerging AV technologies, industry standards, and best practices through ongoing education or certifications.
Proficiency in design and configuration of AV systems, including software tools and standards.
Comprehensive understanding of IP networking, including AVoIP, and network architecture.
Familiarity with AV/IT industry standards such as AVIXA, ANSI/TIA.
Proficiency with tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu)
Full understanding of common infrastructure requirements, including power, data, and conduit, and how they integrate into AV systems.
AVIXIA General CTS (Certified Technical Specialist)
AVIXA ANP (Audio-Visual Network Professional) Certification (Cisco CCNA or similar may be considered in lieu of ANP)
Three (3) or more relevant audio/DSP certifications (Biamp, Q-SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure, etc.)
Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record meeting company standards.
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Formal education in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in audiovisual system design or integration.
Direct experience using and quoting Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex/Telepresence)-both hardware and software.
Field Knowledge: Prior exposure to on-site project work, including installation oversight or field troubleshooting to bridge design and implementation.

Responsibilities

Independently collaborate with Account Managers to understand customer requirements and translate them into functional system designs.
Participate in client discussions to explain design concepts and demonstrate how proposed systems meet their needs with minimal oversight.
Provide accurate labor estimates and material requirements to support sales proposal creation.
Develop and maintain comprehensive design standards packages tailored for large and repeat customers accounts.
Develop detailed system documentation, including a bill of materials, conceptual block diagrams, infrastructure plans, and scopes of work.
Determine infrastructure requirements, such as power, data, and conduit, during pre-sales efforts and coordinate with general contractors.
Identify, account for, and communicate about project risks, site conditions, scheduling requirements, and dependencies in the design.
Review pre-construction documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives.
Coordinate with vendors, architects, consultants and contractors to align designs with project constraints during design development.
Review and validate designs from junior Engineers and guide on adherence to best-practices.
Support project teams during implementation and provide technical input as the “design authority” as needed.
Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.