AV & Show Control Design Engineer

Smart Monkeys Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Audio-Visual Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging with clients, designing complex AV systems, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid foundation in AV design, network methods, and technical documentation. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this opportunity offers a hybrid work environment and a chance to contribute to exciting commercial AV projects. If you are passionate about audio-visual technology and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

15 days PTO

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short term disability

Retirement plan after one year

Cell phone service provided

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of AV industry experience, with 2 years as a Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of AV systems, network design, and control systems required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in client discovery sessions and project design meetings.
• Create AV design packages and communicate technical solutions.

Skills

Audio-Visual Design

Network Design Methods

Communication Skills

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

MS Office

Medialon

Q-SYS

Job description

Smart Monkeys, leading provider of AV & Show Control services, is looking for an experienced Audio-Visual Design Engineer to work on commercial AV projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of overall AV industry-related experience with at least the last 2 years as a Design Engineer.

The role is expected to have a strong focus on logical, network and software aspects of complex AV designs.

Responsibilities

• Engage in client discovery sessions alongside sales, design, and engineering team.
• Participate in project design meetings with clients, perform site surveys, create assessment reports.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Create AV and Control design packages composed of concept block diagrams, system CAD drawings, design narratives, programming specifications, performance specifications, and budget estimates for every phase of the projects (Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents).
• Communicate and coordinate technical design solutions with clients, installation teams, and creative teams.
• Assist with technical oversight, network implementation, system configuration, red lines, as-built drawings, commissioning procedures, and design questions during integration and commissioning of systems.
• Assist programmers with technical direction when developing user interfaces and control programs.
• Assist account executives in the preparation of consultant specified bids and submittals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced network design methods applied to AV systems (routing, VLANs, QoS, IGMP, PTP).
• Knowledge of Medialon, Q-SYS, Node-Red, Crestron or other control system architecture, programming, implementation, and testing.
• Knowledge of audio and video processing (Q-SYS, Barco E2, Analog Way Aquilon).
• Knowledge of media servers (Pixera, 7th Sense, Disguise, Green Hippo, Watchout) and generative engines (Touch Designer, Notch, Unreal) preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
• Familiarity with MS Visio or OmniGraffle desired.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to write scope of work, design narrative, and other technical documents.

Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and establishes professional relations with others.
• Good organizational, work management, and time management skills.
• Self-driven and takes initiative.

Training / Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Engineering program or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of overall Audio-Visual commercial solution/services industry experience preferred. Otherwise, will depend on training, education, and personal achievements.
• A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or CTS-I or CTS-D certification is a plus.

Job Type

• Full time employment.
• 90-day probationary period.

Working Conditions

• Occasional domestic or foreign travel.
• Onsite environment will vary for each project. Employee may be asked to wear protective gear on building sites.
• Office environment at company premises.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Based on experience, USD per Annum paid on a monthly basis.
• 15 days PTO including sick, personal, and vacation; 20 days after 1 year.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Short term disability.
• Workers compensation insurance.
• Retirement plan after one year.
• Cell phone service provided.
• Hybrid work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smart Monkeys, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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10800 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite #400
Miami, FL 33161

Showroom
4209 Vineland Rd,
Suites J7-J8
Orlando, FL 32811