System Designer and Estimator Lighting - Clearwing

Sound Image; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Sound Image is seeking a System Designer & Estimator Lighting to support Sales and Engineering in translating client requirements into fully documented lighting solutions. You will produce BOMs, quotes, and narratives, ensuring accuracy and maintainability across project teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, operations, and vendors, applying industry best practices and continuous improvement to meet project deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of lighting fixtures and control systems with design/installation experience.
• Ability to read specs and RFPs and translate them into BOMs, quotes and narratives.
• Experience with theatrical and architectural lighting systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret functional requirements and site survey information.
• Read and interpret RFP documentation for proposals and RFIs.
• Collaborate with Salesperson to identify optimal solutions within client budgets.
• Author BOMs, quotes, and functional narratives documenting the proposed solution.
• Organize BOMs and narratives for client and internal teams.
• Use DaVinci System Designer to verify appropriate hardware for each project.
• Attend design and project kickoff meetings and other project meetings.
• Advise on drawing packages for accuracy and intent.
• Author change orders for contracted projects as needed.
• Respond to technical questions from Operations as schedules require.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current technologies and vendor relationships.
• Assist in developing technical standards and processes.
• Collaborate on continuing education plans with the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Lighting design

7+ years experience

Lightwright

Vectorworks

ETC lighting

High/low voltage wiring

Construction documentation

Bid processes

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Tools

DaVinci System Designer

Job description

Function

The position of System Designer & Estimator Lighting involves supporting the Sales and Engineering teams in the design and estimation process. The primary responsibility is translating customers' functional requirements as captured by the Salesperson and RFP documents into bills of materials, quotes and functional narratives that represent a fully functional lighting system. Engineering personnel report to the Engineering Manager.

• Supports the Engineering, Operations and Installation Teams:
• Review and interpret functional requirements and site survey information as documented and communicated by the Salesperson.
• Read and interpret RFP documentation to facilitate providing thoughtful and informed RFI responses and thorough, accurate, and functional proposals.
• Collaborate with the Salesperson to identify the solution that best meets the clients' needs and budgets, balancing industry standards, best practices, and competitive go-to-market strategies to maximize sales and the quality of the completed installation.
• Author bills of materials, quotes, and functional narratives that accurately and thoroughly document the proposed solution.
• Organize bills of materials and functional narratives in a way that ensures legibility to both the client and the CSI Engineering and Operations teams.
• Use DaVinci System Designer to verify that the proper hardware has been selected for each individual project based on its unique characteristics.
• Attend design and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary.
• Advise on and review drawing packages drafted by other engineers for accuracy and to clarify design intent as needed.
• Authoring change orders for contracted projects as needed.
• Respond to technical questions from the Operations team as needed according to installation schedules.
• Supports The Group:
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication.
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan.

Function

The position of System Designer & Estimator Lighting involves supporting the Sales and Engineering teams in the design and estimation process. The primary responsibility is translating customers' functional requirements as captured by the Salesperson and RFP documents into bills of materials, quotes and functional narratives that represent a fully functional lighting system. Engineering personnel report to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Engineering, Operations and Installation Teams:
• Review and interpret functional requirements and site survey information as documented and communicated by the Salesperson.
• Read and interpret RFP documentation to facilitate providing thoughtful and informed RFI responses and thorough, accurate, and functional proposals.
• Collaborate with the Salesperson to identify the solution that best meets the clients' needs and budgets, balancing industry standards, best practices, and continuous go-to-market strategies to maximize sales and the quality of the completed installation.
• Author bills of materials, quotes, and functional narratives that accurately and thoroughly document the proposed solution.
• Organize bills of materials and functional narratives in a way that ensures legibility to both the client and the CSI Engineering and Operations teams.
• Use DaVinci System Designer to verify that the proper hardware has been selected for each individual project based on its unique characteristics.
• Attend design and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary.
• Advise on and review drawing packages drafted by other engineers for accuracy and to clarify design intent as needed.
• Authoring change orders for contracted projects as needed.
• Respond to technical questions from the Operations team as needed according to installation schedules.
• Supports The Group:
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication.
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan.

Skill/Experience Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of lighting fixtures and control systems, including 7 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Theatrical and architectural lighting systems
  • Lightwright
  • Vectorworks
  • ETC Lighting products and integrated control systems
  • High voltage (120/208v) power distribution
  • Low-voltage control system wiring
  • In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.
  • Understanding of bid processes and consultant specification documentation.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines.
  • Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture.
  • A mentality of constant process improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ownership and use of a smartphone for app-based communication platforms such as Microsoft Outlook, Webex etc.

Skill/Experience Preferences

• In-depth knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and hardware
• ETC Lighting Authorized Service Provider
• ETC Rigging Authorized Service Provider
• ETCP Entertainment Electrician
• Experience in SketchUp

Physical Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.