AV Systems Design Engineer

Spye is a band of engineers, designers, creatives, service professionals and audio-visual dreamers. We enhance living and working environments by blurring the lines between architecture, AV systems, and design. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, we work extremely hard, we have fun, we are creative outside of our walls, and we push ourselves to be the best. Come join a team of nationally recognized designers and engineers in beautiful South Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Sales team to establish customer needs and present solutions to customers.
• Determine client expectations for system functionality through communication with the sales department and client.
• With the sales department, recommend general and specific solutions to clients.
• Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables, and labor.
• Diagram systems using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Work with a project manager to manage proposals including coordination of installers with end client and tracking of time and materials.
• Collaborate with sales team to create timely and accurate proposals in D-Tools, coordinating with sales to apply targeted profit percentages.
• Conduct site surveys to gather the information necessary to create accurate proposals.
• Support sales process as needed with pre-sale drawings/modeling/documentation.
• Research new products to remain current on technology solutions.
• Some travel to customer site and/or Spye offices in Minneapolis.
• All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years (or more) experience in the audio/visual field.
• AVIXA CTS Certification achieved or in sight.
• Knowledge of the following product lines/protocols/concepts: Extron, Crestron, Shure, Cisco/Polycom, Teams/Zoom Rooms, Dante, AV over IP, video walls (LCD & LED), IPTV, digital signage, network topology.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and VISIO.
• Experience with Windows OS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read construction documents to inform AV design decisions related to building construction and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of installation of products such as ceiling/wall mounted speakers, displays, cameras, cabling infrastructure, AV racks, wall plates and interfaces (audio, video, or control), microphones (ceiling, table, wired or wireless).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail & processes.
• Commitment to maintaining an expert level of knowledge regarding existing and emerging AV technologies, seeking out training and certifications beneficial for personal growth.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA. No third parties, please.

Qualifications

• Experience with D-Tools quoting/design software (preferred).
• AVIXA CTS-D Certification (preferred).
• Technical or BS degree in related field (preferred).