Residential Design Engineer

Job Description

Description

We are hiring for a new world!

We are the premier integrator, and redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.

Position Summary: Residential Design Engineer

AVDG is looking for a stellar Residential Design Engineer responsible for providing pre-sales support engaging as a technical influencer and consultant to our sales team, seamlessly producing functional AV or smart home systems descriptions, block flow diagrams, and equipment lists to enable the generation of client proposals based on specifications made by clients, account representatives, and the AVDG team. 

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Ability to translate customer requirements into functional system designs
• Provide assistance with technical design and level of effort needed by estimating hours and highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity and assisting to build accurate quotes
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams, design wall plates, and overlays
• Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
• Assist Account Manager with labor and material estimates for projects
• Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculation, acoustical modeling, or other data as required
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products as requested
• Provide on-going engineering support as needed

To join our band you'll need the following experience:

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or at least three years of experience in an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 -- 5 years of residential audio-visual or smart home integration industry experience required
• Must have a solid understanding of residential products and design capabilities
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel required, CAD and Visio highly desired
• Excellent problem-solving skills. customer service, professionalism, adaptability, and flexibility mandatory
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, interpersonal communication initiative, and collaboration skills are essential

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

About AVDG:

Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is a leading design-build firm specializing in audio- visual systems for commercial and residential spaces worldwide. AVDG has a world-class technical staff considered to be among the best in the industry. This high level of technical ability makes us uniquely qualified to deliver sophisticated systems that are elegant, yet simple to use.

AVDG joined the Guitar Center enterprise in late 2017. Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. If you love music and want to be a key player in an organization whose purpose is to fill the world with more music and to develop generations of new musicians then we have a position where you can find your sound

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world’s largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

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