DescriptionThe Design Engineer II serves as the engineer of record for small to medium-sized projects and select strategic accounts. This role assumes full engineering responsibility upon project award and leads the development of comprehensive construction and project documentation to support system staging, installation, commissioning, and programming by the operations team.
The Design Engineer II actively participates in internal peer reviews and consistently applies AV9000 (AQAV) quality checklists as part of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS). As a subject-matter expert, this role provides technical guidance while continuing to build capabilities in support of larger and more complex system initiatives. Success in this role requires close collaboration with both Sales and Operations to ensure clear communication, technical alignment, and smooth project execution across all phases of delivery.
Core Duties and Additional ResponsibilitiesCore Duties outline the primary duties of the job performed on a regular basis.
Additional responsibilities outline the tasks that are performed infrequently in the position.
Core Duties- Project Documentation and Design
- Develop a comprehensive documentation package including cover sheets, key plans, equipment floor plans and RCPs, elevations and sections, electrical and conduit layouts, speaker dispersion diagrams, viewing distance (DISCAS) calculations, projector throw distances, camera fields of view, conduit riser diagrams, plate details, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, power load calculations, EDID plans, and other pertinent documentation tailored to the project manager's requirements and allocated project hours.
- Create cable pull schedules, label extract lists, equipment power tables, network summaries, network schedules, and functional checklists.
- Design private AV IT networks from isolated control setups to Layer 3 managed networks utilizing VLANs, multicasting, and customer uplinks.
- Interpret architectural drawing packages to ensure seamless integration of AV systems into various environments.
- Ensure all deliverables comply with AV9000 standards and Level 3 drafting protocols.
- Complete documentation within deadlines established by the project team.
- System Design and Technical Leadership
- Serve as project engineer of record and take responsibility for system design and document management.
- When assigned as lead engineer, initiate internal kick-off meetings with Solutions Architects (SA) and sales staff to gather information and identify unknowns.
- Work closely with SAs to create accurate project documentation, especially when design changes impact the original Scope of Work.
- Maintain broad understanding of industry solutions (audio reinforcement, microphones, AV conferencing, video routing and distribution, IT/networking, control systems, equipment storage).
- Act as subject-matter expert in HDBaseT, IP-video switching/distribution (Crestron NVX, Extron NAV, SDVoE, EvertzAV, etc.), control system architecture, USB switching/distribution, soft codec system design, microphone selection/planning, audio DSP design, directview LED, tiled video wall arrays, and video wall processing.
Additional Responsibilities- Client and Strategic Account Support
- Independently support the majority of the company's clients and handle all tasks associated with one or more company strategic accounts, ensuring consistency across projects.
- Handle small to medium-sized projects while growing capability for larger and more complex initiatives.
- Provide backup engineering support as needed for enterprise accounts overseen by more senior engineers.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Participate in internal peer reviews and conduct occasional AV9000 engineering reviews.
- Adhere to established processes and consistently apply AV9000 quality management checklists for every system.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate closely with sales, operations, Solutions Architects, and project managers across all project phases.
- Provide backup engineering support as needed for enterprise accounts overseen by more senior engineers.
- Continuous Improvement and Feedback
- Provide feedback to executive leadership and department managers on potential improvements that could enhance quality, reduce workflow bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
- Attend departmental group meetings and participate in vendor demos and educational sessions whenever possible.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Qualifications- Proficiency in AutoCAD includes the ability to create construction-quality drawing packages using Sheet Sets, annotative tools, block libraries and dynamic blocks, tool palettes, XREFs, and other advanced concepts.
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting AV construction drawings; able to review for accuracy and provide redline feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to design fully integrated AV systems and private AV IT networks.
- Thorough understanding of AV systems integration.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across department teams and with clients.
- Positive and effective communication with both internal and external customers.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to comprehend technical documentation such as equipment manuals, installation guides, written procedures, and policies.
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
- Valid Driver's License with an exemplary safety record.
- Ability to travel locally and remote within the US as needed.
- Ability to operate ladders or lifts which may be necessary during the commissioning process.
- Conduct oneself when on customer property with utmost professionalism and demonstrate an awareness of the sensitive nature of that work environment.
Experience Required- Minimum 3 years' experience as an AV design engineer including performing high-level AutoCAD drafting in a professional AV environment.
Education and Certification Requirements- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
- AVIXA CTS Certification Required
- AVIXA CTS-D Certification Preferred
- AQAV CQD Certification Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements- Sitting and/or standing for multiple hours consecutively
- Typing on a computer for multiple hours consecutively
- Staring at a computer screen for multiple hours consecutively
- Travel on-site as needed
