AV Engineer II

Summary

Bluum is seeking an AV Engineer II to support the design and delivery of audiovisual systems. The role creates system designs, proposals, estimates, and scopes of work; provides technical support; consults with customers; and supports projects from conception through installation completion.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed system designs to include audio, video, control systems, etc. for medium-high complexity systems
• Utilize D-tools software to create signal flow line drawings, rack layouts, equipment lists, etc. during the design phase of the project
• Prepare custom proposals, labor estimates, material needs, and Scope of Work
• Complete formal bids including: attending bid planning meetings to identify customer needs, budget requirements, design, and bid submittal
• Travel to client sites as needed to gather additional information
• Responsible for the overall detailed system design from conception through installation completion
• Provide technical assistance to the Project Managers, Installers, Technicians, Programmers, and Sales Representatives as needed on projects. On-site service assistance for complex issues as needed
• Answer questions and educate customers and staff on audio/visual systems
• Attend customer consult meetings with Account Executives in-house or onsite as necessary
• Advise customers of design ideas, receive feedback on customer needs, and gather information for design phase of process
• This could include training Systems Engineer I, assisting teams outside assigned projects, and attaining higher level training certifications

Skills

• A Bluum Systems Engineer II represents an individual who has 2-5 years of AV design experience
• The baseline knowledge expected for this position is to have a good understanding of AV signal flows for complex systems and an in depth understanding of common audio-visual concepts including
• * Display Technology
• * Interactivity
• * Wireless
• * Control Systems
• * Streaming Media/ AV over IP
• * Projection
• * Sound Reinforcement
• * Audio, and Video Distribution, Signal Extension, and Switching
• * Networking
• * 2-5 years in an AV design related role
• * In depth knowledge of AV signal flow and common manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, and QSC
• * Excellent communication skills
• * Desire to grow and further education
• * Ability to organize and work through heavy workloads
• * D-Tools experience
• * QSC Level 2
• * Dante Level 2
• * Biamp Tesiraforte/Server
• On-site visits required as needed, typically within reasonable driving distance. Some trainings require more extensive travel but infrequent
• On-site visits will sometimes require a significant amount of walking as well as crouching under desks or in racks etc. to gather information
• * CTS-D (AVIXA) Preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A Bluum Systems Engineer II represents an individual who has 2-5 years of AV design experience
• The baseline knowledge expected for this position is to have a good understanding of AV signal flows for complex systems and an in depth understanding of common audio-visual concepts including
• * Display Technology
• * Interactivity
• * Wireless
• * Control Systems
• * Streaming Media/ AV over IP
• * Projection
• * Sound Reinforcement
• * Audio, and Video Distribution, Signal Extension, and Switching
• * Networking
• * 2-5 years in an AV design related role
• * In depth knowledge of AV signal flow and common manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, and QSC
• * Excellent communication skills
• * Desire to grow and further education
• * Ability to organize and work through heavy workloads
• * D-Tools experience
• * QSC Level 2
• * Dante Level 2
• * Biamp Tesiraforte/Server
• On-site visits required as needed, typically within reasonable driving distance. Some trainings require more extensive travel but infrequent
• On-site visits will sometimes require a significant amount of walking as well as crouching under desks or in racks etc. to gather information

Nice to Haves

• * CTS-D (AVIXA) Preferred

Benefits

• Mostly remote or in office depending on location