Job Information
BlackBox AV Project Engineer in PLANO, Texas
Purpose of Job:
The AV Project Engineer plays a vital role in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of various types of audiovisual, videoconferencing, and IT-related systems. You will design, specify and manage the installation of Audio Visual integrated systems while supporting the Project Manager and leadership as required. Responsible for the technical oversight of projects from award through installation and completion. You will also identify special requirements for the projects, including but not limited to: test equipment, specialized tools, and rigging support.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities:
The AV Project Engineer is responsible for technical oversight and continued support of Black Box’s Audio Visual Projects from award to installation and through completion.
Review project Scope of Work (SOW) to certify quality and completeness for numerous customers and varying site locations. Review hour estimation for work based on needs analysis SOW and bid requirements.
Facilitate the creation of AV installation drawing packages to include RCPs/Elevation diagrams and final as built wiring diagrams
Be the Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for AV systems, designs, documentation and components while using industry standard calculations and best practices.
Provide engineering support for project installation as well as technical oversight on commissioning of systems both in-house and on-site.
Meet with current/prospective vendors to help evaluate products while staying current on latest AV technology trends, technology and vendors.
Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings calculations acoustical modeling as needed. Design wall plates and overlays.
Identify and address technical or logistical impediments to delivering SOW, and special requirements for projects including but not limited to: test equipment specialized tools rigging support.
Test audio DSP or video processing systems software required for system functionality and test integrated systems and perform troubleshooting when needed
Responsible to assist and update the Project Manager on budget, project status, while assisting with securing the necessary personnel for installation. Support Project Manager in project hand-off to the installation team when needed
Review project designs created by internal and external resources and submit to CAD department. Review field and shop red-line drawings revise shop drawings to "as-built' status for submission to CAD department.
Other duties as required.
Ability to travel to various job sites required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Accountability - Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs, and performs one’s job with the broader goals in mind. Looks beyond the requirements of one’s own job to offer suggestions for improvements of overall organization operations. Takes personal ownership in organization’s success.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer. Considers the impact on the external customer when taking action, setting policies or carrying out one’s own job tasks. Looks for external trends that are likely to shape the wants and needs of customers in the near future. Looks for creative approaches to providing or improving services that may increase efficiency and decrease cost.
Interpersonal Relationships - Demonstrates appropriate and professional behavior at all times. Uses a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others. Models and exercises sound judgment regarding personal conduct. Is aware of one’s own style or preference and its impact on others. Earns the respect of others.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Identifies the information needed to solve a problem effectively. Gets input from internal/external contacts who are closest to the problem.
Results Focused - Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence, shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement. Sets and maintains high performance standards for self and others that support organization’s strategic plan.
Education / Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or an AV related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an AV Field Engineer or a similar role.
Experienced and Proficient in CAD.
Experience with both Crestron and AMX control system. Crestron Programming Certification is preferred.
ACE certification and experience In C# and HTML5 is strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
Experience and Certifications in QSYS, Biamp, Cisco and Polycom highly desired.
Requires someone with a high attention to detail and extreme sense of urgency.
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