Audiovisual Design Engineer - Central NJ

Our client, a leading provider of audiovisual and videoconferencing solutions  is seeking a Audiovisual Design Engineer for its regional sales office in the Central NJ region

This is a customer facing role requiring strong communication skills. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a current expert knowledge of the Audiovisual, Streaming Video and  Content Management provided by the firm

Maintain a working knowledge of competitor products and services and of emerging trends in the audiovisual, conferencing and collaboration industry as a whole

Provide consultation to Project Management team to support installation activities

Initiate sales proposals

Manage and Execute sales and project documentation, such as Bill of Materials (BOM), RFP Responses, Pricing Documents and Scopes of Works (SOW)

Responsible for Site Surveys, Systems Design, Line Drawings, Detail Engineering plans, and other sales and design related materials

Develop and maintain communications with all levels of staff and customers, ranging from line managers to corporate presidents

Using a consultative style, advise customers on how to best utilize company products

Manage technical relationships between the client, firm, technology vendors and distributors

Assist clients with feasibility studies, equipment budgets, systems requirements and specifications

Work effectively across cross-functional lines, in coordination with others involved in marketing, sales, logistics, technical services

Manage projects, including setting objectives, budgeting and observing deadlines

            



Education, Experience and Skills Requirements

Bachelor degree in electrical, computer or telecommunications engineering desired

In the absence of a formal degree, 7 years of progressively responsible, directly applicable experience in which incumbent learned to perform the requirements of the position may be substituted

 5-7+ years of experience in a sales support and design/ project engineering, preferably with a leading Systems Integrator of Audiovisual , Videoconferencing and Unified Communications Systems; candidates with similar skills and experience in technology vendor or end-user environment should apply

Demonstrate technical writing responses and formal documentation in a written and graphic format

Excellent analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Outstanding people skills, High ethical standards and work ethic, and solid communications skills

Must be able to present technical and non-technical information clearly and in a compelling manner

Technical knowledge of 3 of more of the following required: Audiovisual Equipment, Videoconferencing Endpoints, Network Equipment, Network Services, Hardware, Software, and Managed Services offerings

Candidates with InfoComm (ICIA) CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D certifications preferred.  

Other industry certification such as DMC-E, EAVA,CVE, ACE also helpful

Knowledge of drawing programs (AutoCAD/Visio) Required

 Knowledge of AV Signal Flow Required

Some control systems DSP programming helpful:  AMX, Crestron, Extron

Knowledge of some of the following manufacturers' equipment strongly preferred: Polycom, cisco, LifeSize, AMX, Crestron, Biamp, Extron, Barco, Christie Digital

Experience with project development design and documentation experience is preferred.

Must be knowledgeable in the use and integration of AV equipment, as well as in the installation of said equipment

Knowledge of IP Networking.