Senior Audio-Visual Designer

World Wide Technology; Granite City (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Design Engineer with extensive AV design experience to support enterprise clients. This role involves providing technical expertise in AV integration and collaborating with various stakeholders to create tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AV systems, project management, and client engagement. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. Join a company that prioritizes employee well-being and fosters a culture of growth and respect.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Care

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AV design for enterprise clients with strong technical skills.
• Experience with AV integration and project management is essential.
• Certifications like CTS and Dante Level 1 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide AV engineering support and document designs based on client needs.
• Work with clients and consultants throughout the design process.
• Develop job cost estimates and manage multiple design projects.

Skills

AV Systems Design

Technical Acumen in AV Equipment

Cisco Macros

Single-line Diagrams Interpretation

Networking and AVoIP Protocols

Video Conferencing Solutions

AutoCAD/Revit Proficiency

Digital Signage Platforms

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

AV Project Management Experience

Technical Certifications

Tools

Crestron

Extron

QSC

MTR

Zoom Rooms

Cisco Webex

Job description

Preferred location: St. Louis

Qualifications:

1. Over 5 years of experience in commissioning and/or designing AV systems for Enterprise customers.
2. Advanced technical acumen in AV equipment and systems, including cameras, matrix switchers, DSPs, and control system platforms (e.g., Crestron, Extron, QSC).
3. Extensive experience building and supporting Cisco Macros for room integration and customizations.
4. Ability to prepare, understand, and interpret advanced single-line diagrams, architectural, construction, and electrical drawings.
5. Knowledge of project financial reports and the ability to control costs in the design and management of projects.
6. Understanding of basic networking and AVoIP protocols (e.g., AVB, Dante).
7. Experience configuring and supporting MTR, Zoom Rooms, and Cisco Webex endpoints for client video conferencing solutions.
8. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar diagrammatic software tools.
9. Experience with DVLED video walls such as Planar and Unilumen.
10. Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a team; experience leading field project installations is advantageous.
11. Providing technical expertise for the architecture, installation, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
12. Researching and evaluating the capabilities of available hardware and software options.
13. Experience with Digital Signage platforms and hardware is a plus.
14. Experience with streaming platforms such as Vbrick and Hive is a plus.

Education & Experience:

1. 5+ years’ experience in a pre-sales Engineering role.
2. Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in a technical subject is desirable.
3. AV project management experience.
4. Audio/Visual industry-related technical certifications.
5. Experience with collaboration technologies such as Teams, Zoom, and WebEx.

Additional Requirements:

1. Preferred qualifications include AV design experience and certifications such as Certified Technology Specialist (CTS & CTS-D) – AVIXA, Dante Level 1 Certification, and proficiency with MTR, Crestron, Biamp, QSC, Shure, Cisco, Sennheiser software/hardware.
2. May require occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs).
3. Up to 25% Domestic travel.
4. Valid passport; International travel possible.
5. Valid U.S. driver’s license.
6. Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
7. Willingness to pursue and attend additional training related to performance of the job.
8. Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests as required by current or future contracts.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

1. Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
2. Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
3. Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
4. Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Qualifications

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution, and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution, and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation, and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What will you be doing?

WWT is currently seeking a Design Engineer that has extensive AV design experience and industry knowledge in the large enterprise segment. This resource should be an expert in AV integration, endpoints, AV infrastructure hardware and software, AVoIP, and meeting platforms such as MS Teams, Webex, Zoom, and Google. This is a pre-sales role that must have the ability to listen to customer requirements and architect solutions focused on end-user and administration experience for a wide range of customer segments. Candidates should be comfortable presenting and engaging directly with senior-level IT and facilities clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide AV Engineering support to the sales team in a thorough, detailed, and time-sensitive manner.
2. Provide and document customer designs based on the client requirements.
3. Work directly with clients, architects, interior designers, and consultants throughout the design development and delivery process.
4. Develop Bill of Materials and Statements of Work based on system design and customer requirements.
5. Develop system design drawing sketches such as audiovisual system diagram flows, Design/Build and Bid/Build specifications, and operational capabilities narratives, etc.
6. Develop accurate job cost estimates for each job.
7. Provide technical response to the customer RFP/RFQ/RFI.
8. Be capable of working effectively and efficiently with support from other members of the Engineering team.
9. Communicate effectively with internal staff, client representatives, cooperative trades, and subcontractors.
10. Effectively coordinate and manage multiple system design projects.
11. Develop and conform to company technical standards and practices.
12. Correctly interpret multiple formats of technical specifications, schematic drawings, and architectural diagrams.
13. Provide R&D development of new integrations for WWT Demo facilities.
14. Keep abreast of Commercial AV advancements, best practices, and emerging technologies.