Audio Visual Design Engineer

CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA is hiring an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design and document audio-visual systems for projects in the Chicago, IL area. The role connects the design process to the pre-sale and installation phases, working alongside sales, partners/customers, drafters, project managers, and installers to keep proposals accurate and timelines protected.

In this onsite position, you will lead key steps from discovery through design documentation, including site surveys, customer-facing meetings as needed, and coordination of system drawings and technical specs. Salary for this role is USD 100,000 - 135,000 per yearly, with a required foundation of 3+ years of relevant audio-visual experience and a BS degree in a related field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with the sales team to create timely and accurate AV proposals.
• Work closely with potential partners and customers to design and develop AV solutions.
• Conduct site surveys to collect information needed for accurate proposal development.
• Produce comprehensive system designs and documentation, including bill of materials, scope of work, equipment rack layouts, and budgets/estimation.
• Support the design process with pre-sale drawings, modeling, and documentation as needed.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Partner with AV Drafters to help develop system drawings and documentation such as AV plans, elevations, schematics, and cabling schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and installers to support successful installation of the designed systems.
• Maintain confidentiality, including protecting customer lists and interactions within the scope of your responsibilities.

Requirements

• Technical experience or a BS degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the Audio-Visual field.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AV products and concepts including Extron, Crestron, Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC Systems, Poly, Biamp, QSC, Shure MXA, and Dante & AES67 standards (including but not limited to these).
• Experience with Windows OS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with D-Tools is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read Crestron, AMX, and Extron code is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read construction documents to inform AV design decisions related to building construction and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of installation methods and products such as ceiling/wall mounted speakers, displays, cameras, cabling infrastructure, AV racks, wall plates and interfaces (audio, video or control), and microphones (ceiling, table, wired or wireless).
• Knowledge of terminations including audio, video, and control connectors.
• Understanding of network topology.
• Time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and overlapping deadlines.
• Professional communication skills for engaging with vendors, partners, and customers in-person and via audio/video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and adherence to processes.
• Commitment to maintaining expert-level knowledge of existing and emerging AV technologies and seeking training and certifications beneficial for growth.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as needed.
• Physical requirements: regularly sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk and stoop; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations may be required, with extended periods of sitting or standing, light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Windows OS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• D-Tools
• Extron
• Crestron
• Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC Systems
• Poly
• Biamp
• QSC
• Shure MXA
• Dante
• AES67
• AMX

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

Accountabilities

• AV System Design
• AV Proposal Creation
• AV System Installation Support
• Accuracy
• Time Management

Hours

This is a full-time position with a standard work schedule of Monday-Friday, unless otherwise noted.