Design Engineer

OVERVIEW

This position exists to differentiate Encore Electric designs and installations through the quality and performance of Audio-Visual or other technology systems leading to highly reliable system operations and customer satisfaction.

Compensation Range for this Role: $80,000 - $100,000 DOE

• Encore is a legacy company that has a strong track record of promoting from within our workforce. There is a career path for you at Encore!
• You will have access to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We have Benefit Programs that include a no cost option for our employees.
• Employees have access to Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• A retirement plan, including an employee-matched 401(k).
• An Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal and financial advice.
• Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and all major holidays.
• Get technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University
  . This program is at no cost to our employees and will help further your personal growth and your career!
• Generous Employee Referral Program!
• 2019 AGC Safety Excellence Grand Award Winner
• Encore Electric was named among the Top Workplaces in America to work by The Denver Post.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred or equivalent AV engineering experience.

A minimum of three years’ experience demonstrated in engineering technology systems. CTS-D, CCNA, CCDA, or other industry certifications showing knowledge of systems engineering is preferred.

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

• Take ownership for the overall design and engineering quality of Audio Visual (AV) systems for projects sold and supported by Encore Electric
• Produce (directly or with the assistance of CAD personnel) detailed, complete and constructible drawing sets suitable for field fabrication and construction
• Perform all research, calculations, and supporting engineering required
• Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of standardized best practices and products used by Encore Electric for the design, installation and testing of AV systems
• Develop and manage compliance measures to ensure consistency for design and installation
• Lead on-site process (or direct other technical staff or subcontractors) of performance testing, certification and documentation AV systems
• Consult and assist for active customer jobs and service calls
• Participate in meetings, including but not limited to, construction meetings and pre-sales meetings. Lead discussions with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders as to the technical, functional and budget requirements of AV and related technology and proactively and thoroughly document such conversations
• Ownership and resolution of high-level technical escalations as the company subject matter expert
• Provide consultation and assistance for internal Encore Electric projects installing, servicing and updating AV systems
• Actively participate in Encore Electric safety meetings and training activities. Ensure safety policies and practices are followed in project design and execution
• Participate in Project Management support activities such as cost forecasting and budget tracking, and other project reviews as required

Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge of:

• Overall Construction and milestones related to technology deployment
• Constructability and the construction process
• AV or other technology system design for deployment of Encore Electric Projects
• AutoCAD/Vector Work/Connect
  
  CAD or other construction drawing software
• IT network concepts as at pertains to technology system design

Skill in:

• Commissioning and testing AV/Other systems installations
• Reading architectural and system design drawings
• Leadership and communication
• Change to:
  Estimating engineering and CAD/drawing hours needed to complete project requirements
• Technology Design of Audio Visual or other systems
• Construction Processes
• Acting as a self starter
• Working with little supervision
• Spatial orientation
• Visualizing the constructability of an estimate
• Identifying scope gaps in construction documents
• Marketing
• Technical writing and specification detail
• Customer management
• Listening
• Speaking intelligently
• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
• Managing people and processes
• Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
• Using communication software
• Business writing (proposals)
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
• Operating a computer
• Operate Microsoft office…