M.C. Dean, Inc.

AV Design Engineer 3 - Fayetteville, NC

M.C. Dean, Inc. • $80K — $110K *
Fayetteville, NC 28314In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with relevant experience
  • Proven expertise in designing hardware and software solutions for data centers and virtual infrastructures
  • Ability to develop cost estimates and work breakdown structures for complex projects
  • Experience providing technical training and cross-coaching to junior staff
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with A/V technologies, telecommunications, and related specifications
  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD or similar drafting software and knowledge of videoconferencing standards

Responsibilities

  • Create drawing packages and Bill of Materials in CAD
  • Design and test complex audio/visual technologies and A/V collaboration technologies
  • Conduct customer site surveys and develop project scopes for A/V projects
  • Design and troubleshoot network and telecommunications systems, including IP and ISDN networks
  • Identify materials and equipment to ensure compliance with project specifications
  • Develop test plans for functional acceptance tests of A/V control systems
  • Conduct on-site user and administrative training for integrated audio/visual systems

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on engineering innovation and customer outcomes
  • Opportunity to lead within a well-established firm with 75 years of experience
  • Investments in skill development through professional training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Open communication culture with senior leadership and local management
Full Job Description
We are seeking a AV Design Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

You will be working with a dynamic team of system engineers responsible for design decisions in all areas of A/V Systems and the technical direction of multiple projects across multiple programs for operations. Responsibilities include designing the systems hardware and software framework for large complex resilient systems and formulating high-level architectural solutions to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements. Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:
  • Creating Drawing Packages and Bill of Materials in CAD.
  • Design and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies (videoconferencing, control systems, displays, video walls and matrix systems, audio reinforcement systems, cameras, microphones, document cameras, streaming technologies, etc.) and A/V based collaboration technologies
  • Design of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems
  • Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support, including collecting and recording detailed operational, functional and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and providing overall system costing for A/V projects
  • Design and test and troubleshoot various network and telecommunications systems including IP networks and ISDN networks
  • Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprint and drawings
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
  • Develop test plans for complex AV control system functional acceptance tests of AMX, Crestron, and Extron control systems
  • Develop and conduct on-site user and administrative training for the installed integrated audio/visual systems

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance is REQUIRED

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years' of progressive experience in the following:
    • Developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies
    • Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects.
    • Demonstrated experience performing technical cross-training/coaching of junior colleagues
    • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams
    • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objective
    • Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 20% of the time
  • Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications
  • Strong knowledge of videoconferencing standards
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual design practices
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • AutoCAD experience, or experience drafting with a similar drafting software
  • Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership
  • Solid problem solving and consultative skills in a fast-paced environment

What we offer:
  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person

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