The Senior Design Engineer (SDE) is a leading a member of the core team for each project. The SDE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As a technical authority on a project team, the SDE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements, looking holistically at solutions, and will collaborate with teams as required.
Reporting to a Senior Manager of Project Engineering, the SDEs project assignments are determined based on enterprise-wide demands. The SDE may also be responsible for mentoring other design engineers, and will typically be assigned the most complex systems, the most complex client needs, and the largest projects.
What will you be doing?
- Leads the most complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop solutions, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations.
- Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
- May be required to regularly lead a team on large projects.
- Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the system architecture and installation; and planning of audio, video, and control solutions, as well as tasks performed by others.
- Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
- Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices, which can include Develop detailed PDF markups for CAD to translate into construction drawings. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
- Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
- Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
- Provide technical expertise for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
- Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
- Support projects and teams in build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
- Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations, Project Engineering, and other teams.
- Continuing to develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.
The Senior Design Engineer collaborates with their Senior Manager, the Technical Operations teams, and Sales on projects. This role operates in a cradle to grave fashion with projects that often have timelines extending past a year. You must be able to assist account executives with pre-sales support as well as provide end of project documentation.
Decision Making Authority:
As the final sign off on project bill of materials prior to purchasing, the Senior Design Engineer is responsible for vetting products and making detailed equipment decisions. As a technical leader on a project, the SDE has the authority to recommend direction on scope changes, programming and commissioning activities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of SDE. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision.
Travel:
Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid drivers license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. Most typically, less than twenty percent remote travel is required on a regular basis.
What part will you play?
Education/Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate/Bachelor degree required and/or equivalent experience. (EE, ME, Computer Science, Physics, Media Production are typically preferred).
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365
- Certifications or training with at least one DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, BSS, etc.)
- Certifications or training with at least one control system (Crestron, Extron, AMX, etc.)
- Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position. This position highly values Barco and Haivision certifications and installation experience.
- AVIXA CTS certification is required
- AVIXA CTS-D is highly desired
- Desired but not required certificates include CompTIA Network +, Security +, Cisco CCNA or Extreme Networks ECA.
- Experience with AV over IP system design and IP Networking, to include TCP/IP routing, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, PoE calculations, Multicasting, PIM SM/DM, IGMP, SNMP, SSO and Security Certifications.
- Knowledge of enterprise-level networking design and configuration
- 8+ years experience in Workplace technical systems design
- Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
- A clear understanding of project phases, to include Presales, Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction, and Commissioning.
- A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation, and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
- Detail oriented, independent, self-starter
- Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A very open mind.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
- Analytical thinking, and high level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of control room topics such as NERC CIP, Operations roles in TOCs, DOCs and EOCs, Multi-domain isolation techniques and ergonomic studies.
Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at careers@onediversified.com .
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