Design Engineer I

Job Overview

The Design Engineer I is an introductory presale engineering position, they will support the Design Engineer II in generating design proposals, assist in writing scopes of work along with creating detailed pre-sale design packages. The Design Engineer I will assist in ensuring the successful implementation of AV, IT, and network equipment in client projects, maintaining

high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist in generating proposals and change orders within company guidelines . Ensure alignment with turnaround time, gross margin, labor hours, and system design standards .

Contribute to writ ing scopes of work from a client perspective to set performance expectations.

C reate & modify sales documents for internal use.

Maintain and update project database .

R eport

any issues related to projects such as discontinued products, improper markups, and missing labor hours.

Act as a liaison with clients, sales, and project engineering to verify the intended wiring , design, layout, and appearance of individual components of the project.

Proactively communicate with clients, general contractors, and other project stakeholders as needed to discuss technical aspects of projects, recording and monitoring total labor hours.

Attend site walk-throughs when prompted , ensuring information is recorded in detail and updating documentation as applicable.

Assist in the creation of initial project designs based on sales information and initial meetings with clients, architects, and builders.

Work closely with the sales and design team to understand legacy systems and determine upgrade options.

Communicate cross-functionally to gather information to execute proposals accurately and expeditiously, alerting management to potential delays.

Job Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in the sales, design, and / or support of AV projects, preferably in home automation.

Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD, project management software and tools. Prior experience using ConnectWise , Bluebeam, and Visio

is a plus.

Experience interacting with stakeholders at all levels; strong communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through.

Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and the ability to multi-task conflicting critical requests.

Ability to think both strategically and tactically to drive execution, comfortable with long-term planning and day-to-day progress tracking and execution.

Solid grasp of customer success and ample experience developing client relationships and working directly with clients to find solutions.

Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Department

Design & Engineering

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

60,000-75,000 Annually DOE