AV & Show Control Design Engineer *

West-Island Conseils; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consulting firm is seeking an AV & Show Control Design Engineer in Orlando. The role involves collaborating with various departments to design and implement AV systems, requiring strong technical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangement, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Benefits

15 days PTO, increasing to 20 days after one year

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan after one year

Cell phone provided

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in the AV industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of network design methods applied to AV systems.
• Proficiency in control system architecture and programming.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design meetings and conduct site surveys.
• Develop comprehensive AV and Control design packages.
• Provide technical oversight during system integration.

Skills

Network design methods

Control system architecture

Programming/scripting languages

Audio and video processing systems

Media servers

Windows operating system

Linux operating system

AutoCAD

MS Office applications

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certifications like CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

MS Visio

OmniGraffle

Job description

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Our client is a trailblazing company specializing in technical consulting, design, and programming services for show control and the entertainment industry. Since 2015, they have been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing innovative platforms for audiovisual system monitoring and management.

Location: Orlando, United States

Work arrangement: 2 days in the office / remote work

Job Description

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with sales, design, and engineering departments to engage in client discovery sessions. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Participating in project design meetings with clients, conducting site surveys, and creating detailed assessment reports.
2. Analyzing user needs and requirements to ensure design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
3. Developing comprehensive AV and Control design packages, including concept block diagrams, system CAD drawings, design narratives, programming specifications, performance specifications, and budget estimates for each project phase.
4. Communicating and coordinating technical design solutions with clients, installation teams, and creative teams.
5. Providing technical oversight, network implementation, system configuration, red lines, as-built drawings, commissioning procedures, and addressing design questions during system integration and commissioning.
6. Supporting programmers with technical direction in developing user interfaces and control programs.
7. Assisting in preparing bids and submittals.

Profile

• Advanced knowledge of network design methods applied to AV systems, including routing, VLANs, QoS, IGMP, and PTP.
• Proficiency in control system architecture, programming, implementation, and testing for platforms such as Medialon, Q-SYS, Node-Red, and Crestron.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Lua, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Experience with audio and video processing systems, including Q-SYS, Barco E2, and Analog Way Aquilon.
• Familiarity with media servers (e.g., Pixera, 7th Sense, Disguise, Green Hippo, Watchout) and generative engines (e.g., Touch Designer, Notch, Unreal) is preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
• Familiarity with MS Visio or OmniGraffle.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, organizational, and time management skills.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach.

Training / Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in the AV industry preferred.
• Certifications like CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D are a plus.
• Languages: English mandatory.

Contract Details

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 15 days PTO, increasing to 20 days after one year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan after one year.
• 11 federal holidays.
• Cell phone provided.
• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel.