Audio/Visual Systems Design Engineer

Uniting Holding; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking a Design Engineer to own the definition, design and documentation for assigned projects. You will translate systems sold into viable designs and serve as the technical authority after Sales turnover, coordinating with Sales, Engineering and Installation to deliver site‑specific solutions.

The role involves developing pre‑sale BOMs, preparing technical documentation, and supporting field teams with engineering drawings and wiring layouts.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical or electronic engineering is preferable.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques.
• Able to study towards CTS‑D within 1 year of taking position.
• MS Office – able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training.

Responsibilities

• Manages own time to perform within defined schedule.
• Interfaces with assigned sales staff in developing solutions.
• Interfaces with clients in developing solutions.
• Interfaces with all Tech‑Ops and Engineering staff in developing site-specific solutions.
• Responsible for providing initial costing to Sales for labor with final approval by Director of Technical Operations.
• Responsible for sales‑related CAD documentation for proposal purposes.
• Responsible for developing pre‑sale BOM.
• Responsible for providing all needed technical documentation prior to turnover.
• Assists Sales in developing a thorough and concise job scope.
• Responsible for seeing that a pre‑sale site survey is accomplished.
• Maintain awareness of emerging solutions and technologies that may be applied to solutions.
• Provide solutions within the customer’s budget without sacrificing quality and reliability.
• Develop detailed BOM once the sale is completed.
• Ensure BOM total matches client PO or signed agreement/contract.
• Ensure Job Summary is complete and accurate.
• Develop detailed infrastructure drawings for architect, GC and electrical contractor use.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings for rack layout, system wiring and custom plates or cabling assemblies.
• Develop cable pull lists when required.
• Prepare submittals for consultant‑specified and bid jobs.
• Assist programmer with technical direction when developing user interface and control program.
• Assist technicians with field questions and clarifications.
• Assist with preparation of Change Orders with the goal of not increasing job cost.
• Assist with rack integration when required.
• Provide ancillary services as warranted when the Field Engineer is unavailable.
• Capture field mark‑ups to generate as‑built drawings.
• Monitor Job Folders to ensure accuracy, completeness and up‑to‑date information.
• Perform other tasks as requested by Director of Technical Operations.

Skills

Systems integration techniques

Education

Electrical or electronic engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Uniting Holding is seeking a Design Engineer to own the definition, design and documentation for assigned projects. You will translate systems sold into viable designs and serve as the technical authority after Sales turnover, coordinating with Sales, Engineering and Installation to deliver site‑specific solutions.

The role involves developing pre‑sale BOMs, preparing technical documentation, and supporting field teams with engineering drawings and wiring layouts.