Design Engineer

Akkodis is currently working with a specialist in everything related to workplace technology, and this client is looking to hire an AV Design Engineer on a full-time/direct hire basis. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience as opposed to live events or residential.

Essential functions

• Design a functioning Audio/Visual system per a project template from Sales Team.
• Complex conference and training rooms.
• Complex audio designs including stadiums, auditoriums and sound masking.
• Understand video and audio-conferencing systems including but not limited to, LifeSize, Polycom, Tandberg, and Microsoft Lync (and other USB/PC based conferencing solutions).
• Conceptualize and sketch designs prior to handing off to Sales Team.
• Be flexible and creative when designing A/V systems to match customer needs and budget.
• Apply standards in place into all designs, and work with inventory team to keep costs low.
• Assist Sales Team with the overall sales process to ensure sales is successful.
• Assist Sales Team with pre-design job-site walks when required.
• Enter design related time into NetSuite.

Competencies

• Detail oriented.
• Be a team player. The sales process is highly dependent on well-functioning engineering and sales teams, and we must consider ourselves one team.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years work experience as a Designer
• InfoComm CTS Certification
• InfoComm AV Design through Level 3 a plus. If not in possession of these certificates, must be willing to go through them within 90 days of employment.

Preferred education and experience

• 4-year Degree in any field a plus
• D-Tools experience a plus (Any software is fine, must be D-Tools equivalent)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance