AV Pre-Sales Engineer

Hatzel & Buehler Inc; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bluestone Communications in Malvern, PA is seeking an AV Pre-Sales Engineer to review complex project solicitations and support the design and proposal process for audiovisual and collaboration systems.

You will work with end users to identify operational needs and develop cost effective AV solutions, including BOM creation and scope of work, and provide technical support to project managers throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; AV experience required.
• CTS certifications preferred; ongoing learning encouraged.
• Knowledge of AV product lines and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and understand complex project solicitations.
• Submitting RFIs through the design process.
• Assess end users’ needs to develop cost effective AV solutions.
• Provide support for site surveys, client meetings and walk-throughs.
• Develop Bill of Materials with associated cost.
• Develop Scope of Work to accompany BOM.
• Complete client proposal including labor estimates, travel, etc.
• Collaborate with manufacturers for registrations and discounts.
• Provide technical support to project managers.

Skills

Office 365 proficiency

5+ years Audio Visual Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AVIXA CTS certification

CTS-I and or CTS-D Certification (preferred)

Tools

Extron

Q-Sys

Crestron

Biamp

Logitech

Cisco

Poly

Barco

Job description

The AV Pre-Sales Engineer is responsible for reviewing and interpreting complex project solicitations and supporting the design and proposal process for audiovisual and collaboration technology systems. This role will work closely with end users to identify operational needs and develop cost effective AV solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and understand complex project solicitations.
• Submitting RFI's through the design process.
• Working with end users to assess their needs to develop cost effective systems.
• Provide support for site surveys, client meetings and walk-throughs.
• Develop Bill of Materials with associated cost.
• Develop Scope of Work to go along with Bill of Materials.
• Complete client proposal to include labor estimates, travel, shipping, etc.
• Actively work with manufacturers for project registrations and discounts.
• Provide technical support to project managers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
• 5+ years Audio Visual Experience.
• AVIXA CTS certification.
• CTS-I and or CTS-D Certification (preferred).
• Working knowledge of audio-visual manufactures product lines to include, but not limited to: Extron. Q-Sys, Crestron, Biamp, Logitech, Cisco, Poly, Barco, etc.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced engineering environment with strict deadlines.
• Continued enthusiasm to learn new product lines.
• Knowledge of various collaboration platforms to include, Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.
• Working knowledge of basic network typography as it pertains to AV to include streaming audio and video protocols.

Work Environment

This job is fully in person, on site.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours when needed.

Work Location

• In person

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.