What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Visual CAD Engineer position at Premiere Communications & Consulting?
Job Summary: The Audio Visual CAD Engineer designs and oversees sound, video, lighting, and acoustical systems, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and profitability goals. Responsibilities include creating technical drawings, testing system performance, and simplifying complex technical concepts for clients and teams. Collaboration with Project Managers, Job Superintendents, and cross-functional teams is essential to ensure quality design, installation, and customer satisfaction..
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design audio, video, lighting, and acoustical systems aligned with customer specifications, installation requirements, and profitability goals.
- Prepare submittal drawings and engineering data, including designs for custom enclosures, consoles, and installation instructions.
- Test and evaluate system performance to ensure quality and alignment with design standards.
- Simplify and communicate technical details for customers, sales teams, and Installation Technicians.
- Document customer and vendor interactions, including dates, names, and concise summaries.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Job Superintendents to prioritize quality control and provide clear installation guidance.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment by collaborating across divisions and profit centers.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to discuss and understand high level AV technology with clients of all kinds (technical and non-technical).
- Ability to follow team processes and procedures around pre-sales and post-sales engineering.
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately on AV system designs and drawings.
- Ability to read technical RFP’s and produce a quality response.
- Programming experience (e.g., C, C#, Crestron, Extron, AMX).
- Ability to travel up to 65%, including overnight travel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience (new graduates are welcome to apply).
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, typing, and 10-key proficiency.
- Must be proficient in Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience designing and installing professional audio, video, network, and lighting systems (required for senior-level positions).
- Certifications such as Biamp Tesira Forte, Q-SYS Level 1, Dante, CTS, or similar (preferred).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned as the scope of the position may change as necessitated by business demands.
