What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Audio/Visual Design Engineer position at Casaplex?
- THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE IN KENSINGTON, MD; LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
Casaplex integrates cutting-edge technology into smart buildings to provide solutions for corporate office spaces, hospitality, government education and even high-end residential applications. Our mission is to enhance the way people work and collaborate through the innovative use of technology.
To achieve our objectives we focus on three simple things: (1) Hiring and developing great people, (2) Creating carefully engineered solutions, and (3) Turning our clients and employees into lifelong raving fans. We offer all the standard benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, a 401k with company match and a great working environment filled with energetic, team-oriented people.
Summary
The Casaplex Design Engineer will be tasked with engineering of systems ranging from large commercial systems to high-end residential systems. The engineer will be asked to design systems which meet all requirements specified by the client and/or described by the sales representative. He/she will be responsible for providing a design that the project team can execute profitably, ensure the installation of the system meets the design requirements and standards, and assist in any technical capacity throughout the lifecycle of the project. The engineer will be reviewing quotes or taking a more involved approach in the sales preconfiguration process. This team member must have proficiency in estimating costs including but not limited to labor, project management, field engineering and commissioning. The Casaplex Design Engineer will maintain communication with the sales team in responding to RFQ’s and RFP’s, assist the sales team in both pre-sale and post-sale requirements. This person will be responsible for understanding and enforcing Casaplex standards and will show an intermediate skill level of CAD software and how we use it as a company.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home, but can expect to be needed in person for client meeting and job site visits with the project team.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of all systems to include Audio/Video, Security, Access Control, Networks, Lighting, Control, and any other electronic system which Casaplex sells now or in the future.
- Assist in drafting designs including schematics, elevations, plans, and details
- Analyze client needs to produce a system that meets all requirements
- Work with engineering teams of our vendor partners to efficiently leverage their resources to create designs
- Produce Bill of Materials for proposals and client change orders
- Review technical accuracy of sales team proposals
- Assist in bid responses for large commercial jobs
- Work with other departments to revise and improve Casaplex standard packages
- Work with and advise the department manager to develop Casaplex design/engineering processes and training in our Learning Management System
- Read and correctly interpret bid specifications, architectural drawings and schematic drawings
- Exhibit resourcefulness, eagerly researching new technologies
- Effectively coordinate and manage multiple system design projects
- AVIXA CTS, CTS-D preferred
- Minimum 5 years industry experience
- Experienced in managing a team highly desired
- Basic CAD software proficiency
- Audio DSP programming knowledge of major platforms preferred
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Familiarity with current AV technologies
- Desire to learn new technologies and applications
- Time management and organizational strategies to maximize productivity and maintain independence
- Professional appearance and demeanor when onsite.
- Must be familiar with National Building and Electrical code as well as how they relate to Casaplex systems
To apply for this role you must submit a custom cover letter explaining why you are interested in this specific role at Casaplex.