AV Systems Engineer

Description

AV SYSTEMS ENGINEER

About Downstream

Downstream is a community of multi-disciplinary and visionary designers, account managers, project managers, technologists, content strategist and developers. Collectively, we are a company on the forefront of brand experience design, building compelling experiences for the biggest and most dynamic companies in the world.

We are a growing international company with exciting projects that challenge us to seek out new technologies and methodologies to create the impossible.

Position Summary:

The AV Systems Engineer will design, document, and coordinate the installation/commissioning of the technical solutions that support interactive systems in built environments.  This position will collaborate with the engineering, development, and design teams to ensure both the Downstream and client design intent remains intact throughout project implementation. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in the documentation process of AV systems integration using AutoCad, Visio, Office, and other industry related software.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Downstream design team to integrate technology into the built environment
• Produce design documentation for use in AV system installations, to include schematic signal flow diagrams, bill of materials, facility design drawings, projection geometry details, and detailed wiring diagrams for audio and control systems
• Research and specify hardware solutions for video distribution, video processing, motion tracking, and user interaction
• Develop cost estimates for hardware, system design, and installation
• Provide end-to-end design, implementation, testing and on-site installation, including oversight of AV sub-contractors, and provide client training

Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least two years experience with AutoCAD building infrastructure drawings, schematics, heat loads

Must have at least 4-6 years of experience in all of the following:
 

• AV systems design and engineering including video arrays, audio and video signal processing and distribution
• Edge blending projection
• Touch based interactive displays
• IP networking and signal distribution over UTP, HdBaseT, Fiber, 10G
• PC and Linux OS system configuration
• Developing and maintaining the budgets during all project phases
• Excellent written communication and customer service skills

JOB SNAPSHOT

Base Pay $44,000- $90,000/Year BOE

Employment Type Full-Time

Job Type Information Technology

Experience  At least 4-6 years experience as an AV Systems Engineer or comparable role

Manages Others  Not a Supervisory role

Industry: Digital Interactive Agency

Required Travel 30% - 40%