Senior AV Design Engineer - Faith & Performance

Diversified • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.
At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.
As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.
The Senior Design Engineer (SDE) is a lead member of the core team for each Faith & Performance project. The SDE provides direction and oversight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As the technical authority on a project team, the SDE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with F&P SME teams as required. The SDE is also responsible for mentoring other design engineers on the project team. Reporting to the Regional Director of Project Engineering, the SDE’s project assignments are determined by Operations Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands. As the final sign off on project bill of materials prior to purchasing, the SDE is responsible for vetting products and making detailed equipment decisions. As the technical leader on a project, the SDE has the authority to recommend direction on scope changes and programming and commissioning activities. The SDE will also be responsible for approving drawing packages being done by other design engineers as well as supervising them in their work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of professional live audio or video production experience as end user in relevant field
• Candidates should possess a mastery of production system technologies with demonstrated specialization in at least one of the major disciplines – concert audio, broadcast video, and/or stage lighting
• Ability to understand, synthesize and create AV system designs
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and Apple Pages
• Proficient in MS Excel and similar quoting tools (D-Tools, Jetbuilt, etc) for quote creation.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment / Broadcast industry. Formats include high-definition, UHD and HDR video systems deployed using analog, SDI and SMPTE 2110 IP transport protocols.
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Leads complex engagements and works directly with Account Executives, clients, project teams and other DE’s to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations
• Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
• May be required to regularly lead teams on large projects.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of live performance solutions (concert audio, cinematic multi-cam, theatrical stage lighting, house lighting, production IT, intercom, etc).
• Develop Faith and Performance project estimates, Bill of Materials (BOM), Bid Response submissions, and project agreements in partnership with the Sales Engineer and Proposal Manager
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.
• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in build phase
• Develop 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.
• Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Create Sketchup Models that assist in communicating concepts to the client in the early steps of the sales engagement, as well as being used as the basis for other design deliverables through manufacturers such as loudspeaker systems, camera plots, and house lighting designs
• DE may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
• Project lifecycle is important and learning the standards our clients are comfortable with is just as important as selling new technology and solutions where they fit.
• The position bears the responsibility to assist in developing long lasting client partnerships alongside the Sales Engineers & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums. May author articles and/or analyze trends.
• Attend appropriate manufacturer trainings, attend or lead lunch and learns and continue online education

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED