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