Onsite Design Engineer - Omaha, United States - AVI-SPL

Description

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Job Summary

The AVI-SPL Onsite Design Engineer is responsible for presales support by acting as a technical consultant for customer projects, generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals.

The Onsite Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation ensuring the end goal of delivering a world-class Customer Service experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
Review pre-construction design and documentation.

Provide assistance with technical design and level of effort needed by estimating hours and highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity.

Generate functional system descriptions and block diagram
Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs.
Design wall plates and overlays.
Assist Account Manager with labor and material estimates for projects.
Assume ownership of project installation when required.
Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculation, acoustical modeling or other data as required
Provide on-going engineering support as needed
Assist with project sign-off.
Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product as requested.
Other duties assigned as needed
Skills and Abilities
Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner
Proven business writing skills
Proficient with test and calibration equipment
Support user acceptance testing
Ability to program, change and troubleshoot (AMX/Crestron)
Ability to diagnose complex system problems
Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment
Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients and colleagues
Valid Drivers License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards

Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated experience in the design area of the Audio Visual, Construction, Technology industry
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
A four year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Design Engineer in the Audio Visual, Construction, Technology (Security or Structured Cabling) or related industry is preferred.

Formal education in Audio Visual, Construction, Technology or related field is preferred.
Ability to obtain formal approved clearances (Government or system specific) may be required.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment as well as client or construction sites. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided as needed when construction site visits are required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment.

Direct Reports
This position does not have direct reports

Work Hours
40 hours - Mon

Fri, be flexible to work after hours and weekends when required.
AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as deems necessary

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law

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