AV Solutions Engineer - Remote

AV Solutions Engineer - Remote  position with New Era Technology offers you the following:

• Full Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match
• 29 PTO Days including company holidays

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 20,000 customers worldwide.

We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications.  New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions.

New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field.

We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.

The AV Solutions Engineer - Remote is responsible for AV System Design and creation of CAD drawing diagrams including detailed specifications and integration of electronics. Information will include Design-Build, Audio, Video, Video Conferencing and Integrated Control system information for proper operation. The AV Design Engineer will partner with Sales and Project Managers to assemble materials and labor estimate for proposals and bids, determine equipment quantities, pricing and labor to complete installation according to customer expectations and maintain project management database to monitor project productivity and accuracy. With a knowledge of state-of-the-art integrated audio, video, lighting systems and digital signage this position will provide professional designs and systems engineering support required to take a project from inception to completion and client acceptance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive, audiovisual equipment bids for customers, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup-layout, system processing, flat panel displays, projectors and projection systems, media rooms, audio hardware, speakers and computer control systems.
• Participate in meetings as needed.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Service, Fabrication to interpret project specifications and drawings, determine system layout, programming requirements, system testing and developing bill of materials to include appropriate amount of job-related labor to perform the project, generate comprehensive project equipment lists and scope of work.
• Design building layouts, floor plans, rack elevations, consoles, etc. utilizing various formats to Sales Associates and Project Management.
• Conduct and document final drawing review processes.
• Coordinate Design & Engineering tasks with Architects and Engineers.
• Assist sales with client visits, presentations and in the preparation of proposals.
• Maintain high-level of personal expertise in current and future technology.
• Assist in training of new products, technologies, and Design & Engineering procedures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Should possess a working knowledge of equipment connectivity, wiring, electronics, operation, installation of professional Audio, Video, Conferencing, and Control.
• Must have experience reviewing bid documents for purposes of evaluating and preparing comprehensive bill of materials and scope of work descriptions.
• Must possess superior interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to manage projects, multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong experience with computerized design programs is expected.
• Experience in other computer programs such, as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or other project software is an advantage.
• Experience in the design of networked computer-controlled systems, video conferencing and digital signage is a plus.
• The ability to work closely as a member of a team while at the same time having a high level of personal initiative to work without close supervision.
• Will interact directly with the client and senior management personnel as demanded by the project requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to stand and / or sit for long periods of time.  Additionally, some extensive walking may be required for site surveys / walk throughs. 
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients or attend industry events.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: Degree in Electronics or similar field preferred. Minimum of 7 years servicing, designing, and engineering commercial and professional AV Systems required. AVIXA CTS Required; CTS-D and/or CTS-I preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: New Era Technology office and client sites, domestic and international

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, slightly modified hours may be accommodated.

TRAVEL: It is expected that this position will require a minimum amount of travel. It will also be required that the AV Solutions Engineer will travel to customer and vendor sites. Travel to industry events such as: LDI, NSCA, ESTA, PLASA, INFOCOMM, NAB and other industry related conventions and vendor training seminars may be required.