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Role Description

The Design Engineer (DE) is a contributing member of the core project team for Faith & Performance projects. The DE supports projects through the lifecycle from sales concept and design development to construction drawings and implementation support. Working under the guidance of a Senior Design Engineer or Project Engineering leadership, the DE assists in translating client needs and system requirements into coordinated technical designs and documentation.

• Collaborates with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed.
• Produces accurate drawings, layouts, and supporting documentation in accordance with project standards.
• Contributes to equipment selection and bill of materials development, subject to review and approval by senior engineering staff.

What You’ll Do

• Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with Account Executives, clients, project teams, and other DEs to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations.
• Conceptualizes system designs and determines system requirements.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation, and planning of live performance solutions (concert audio, cinematic multi-cam, theatrical stage lighting, house lighting, production IT, intercom, etc).
• Develops Faith and Performance project estimates, Bill of Materials (BOM), Bid Response submissions, and project agreements in partnership with the Sales Engineer and Proposal Manager.
• Creates Sketchup Models that assist in communicating concepts to the client in the early steps of the sales engagement.
• May have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.
• Attends appropriate manufacturer trainings, attends or leads lunch and learns, and continues online education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional live audio or video production experience as an end user in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of production system technologies with demonstrated specialization in at least one of the major disciplines – concert audio, broadcast video, and/or stage lighting.
• Ability to understand, synthesize, and create AV system designs.
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, QoS, VLANs, and Wireless Access Points.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and Apple Pages.
• Proficient in MS Excel and similar quoting tools (D-Tools, Jetbuilt, etc) for quote creation.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration, as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment / Broadcast industry.
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter.
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services.
• Commuter Benefits.
• And much more.