Engineering Supervisor - Heartland

AVI-SPL, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

training and professional development

Job summary

AVI-SPL, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to mentor the local project engineering group and support the Operations and Engineering Manager. You will drive effective communication, project execution, and efficiency within Engineering.

Responsibilities include leading, coaching, validating designs, and coordinating with vendors to ensure successful AV projects while advancing knowledge of AV technologies across the team.

Qualifications

• Mentor, educate, and develop team members.
• Understand the team and provide solutions for optimal performance.
• Communicate professionally with employees, clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and structured problem solving.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints.
• Knowledge of AV design/installation preferred.
• Basic IP networking understanding.
• Strong computer skills for AV design and operation.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the local project engineering group under Operations and Engineering Manager.
• Serve as a change agent to improve communication, execution, and efficiency.
• Lead weekly team huddles to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Validate drawings, designs, and pricing as needed.
• Engage vendors and prospective vendors for product evaluation and post-sales support.
• Identify AV advances and opportunities to apply them within AVI-SPL.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

AV systems

IP networking

Schematics reading

Vendor liaison

Communication

Self-starter

Time management

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

As the Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for mentoring and leading the execution of the office’s local project engineering group. This position will support the Operations and Engineering Manager while serving as a change agent to help improve overall communication, project execution, and efficiency within Engineering.

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. Our success starts with our people; and a workplace that champions culture and belonging ensures we grow and thrive together.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for mentoring and leading the execution of the office’s local project engineering group. This position will support the Operations and Engineering Manager while serving as a change agent to help improve overall communication, project execution, and efficiency within Engineering.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

• Support the local office Engineering Management as a subject matter expert and escalation resource in coordination with local Operations Management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to local engineering team by coaching and motivating to successfully perform job requirements and to meet and exceed goals and objectives.
• Share, teach, and reinforce the use of AVI-SPL standard practice across the team.
• Communicate through weekly huddles with the team to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate completion of engineering tasks.
• Lead the engineering team with a positive attitude that is in alignment with teamwork, mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Support leadership with establishing departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedure.
• Perform frequent spot checks of team’s work to ensure accuracy and adherence to all company standards.
• Conduct lessons learned meetings as necessary.
• Validate pre-construction drawings and documentation, technical design, and pricing as needed.
• Meet with vendors and prospective vendors to help evaluate products and be a customer liaison for engineering inquiries and post sales project consultation.
• Stay up to date with AV advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization.
• Contribute to improving process workflows, maintaining system administration, scheduling, and resources for the department.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves:

• Ability to mentor, educate, and develop members of the team.
• Ability to understand the team and provide solutions for optimal performance.
• Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients, and colleagues in a professional and timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent capability to switch tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
• Energized self-starter capable of working and thinking independently and ensuring to meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints.
• Understanding of engineering aspects of audiovisual systems design and installation preferred.
• Understand basic IP networking.
• Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employees operating company or personal vehicles for business purposes must be legally authorized to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license and provide proof of coverage, meeting all minimum required insurance coverage as a condition of employment.

Employees driving fleet vehicles must meet eligibility requirements; comply with all guidelines, including telematics monitoring, vehicle maintenance schedules, proper use of assigned fuel and toll devices.

Nice-To-Haves:

• B.S, degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred
• At least 10 years of AV experience is preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience
• Experience with Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Bluejeans, Cisco TelePresence, etc.) - both hardware and software
• AVIXA CTS-D and/or I (Certified Technical Specialist-Design/Installation) is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Frequent verbal communication and presentations.

Frequent use of computers and mobile devices.

Travel may be required.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Office and client-site environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

MORE ABOUT US

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.