Engineer, Design

AVI-SPL; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Burnaby is seeking a Technical Consultant to generate functional system designs and support the sales process. You will translate customer requirements, develop engineering drawings, and assist with project installation. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, formal education in Electronics, and 5+ years of AV experience. Effective communication and troubleshooting skills are essential. This position may involve travel to various job sites and operates in a moderate noise office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of AV experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
• Develop engineering and architectural drawings.
• Review pre-construction design and documentation.
• Assist with technical design and pricing.
• Provide engineering support to project installation team.

Skills

Business writing skills

Proficient with test and calibration equipment

AMX/Crestron programming and troubleshooting

Complex system problem diagnosis

Advanced computer skills for AV equipment design

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Formal education in Electronics or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Serve as a technical consultant to the sales force, generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs
• Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations and acoustical modeling
• Review pre‑construction design and documentation
• Assist with technical design, pricing and identify any logistical challenges
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams
• Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
• Design wall plates and overlays
• Provide material and labor estimates for projects
• Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
• Obtain project sign‑off as needed
• Customer liaison for engineering inquiries
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
• Post sales project consultation
• Travel to various job sites is required
• 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 Driver’s License and a clean Driver's Abstract that meets AVI‑SPL driving standards

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
• At least five years of AV experience is preferred
• A minimum of 1‑2 years of AV experience plus a four‑year degree

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters 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. 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).

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 any direct reports.