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Audio Visual System Designer

Employer
GHD
Location
Chantilly, VA
Closing date
May 22, 2019
GHD is seeking highly motivated Audio Visual System Designer to join our technology design and consulting team in our Chantilly, VA office. The successful individual will possess wide industry and product experience with all major AV system manufacturers including Creston, Extron, AMX, QSC, BiAmp, Vaddio, and Cisco. Candidate must have recent experience designing AV systems for corporate, higher education, and government entities with a balance of skills spanning all facets of design including video, audio, control, video over IP, audio teleconferencing, video teleconferencing systems, and networking. Purpose of Position To work as part of a multi-discipline design and engineering team to engineer Audio Visual Systems. This will include client consulting, system design and construction administration services for small and large-scale projects. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Conduct site surveys and gather customer requirements Produce design and engineering documents, including engineering drawings and specifications Coordinate system layout and drawings with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and architectural design for lighting parameters, HVAC parameters, and telecom Drive quality and consistency by following AV design best practices Review contractor RFIs and submittals Witness commissioning of audiovisual systems Support Sales with engineering estimates in terms of Design, resources needed, schedule, etc.Perform work on multiple concurrent projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of clients Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education Minimum 3-5 years of experience Current CTS Certification, CTS-D, Crestron, Extron and AMX Control Systems training certifications a plus Advanced technical knowledge of Electronics and Audio Visual Systems Understanding of supportive infrastructure for these systems, cabling, conduit, terminations, head end and distributive equipment Able to travel to client locations and job sites in the Washington DC metro area and short term travel Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite Experience with EASE and other acoustical modeling software a plus Field experience configuring, troubleshooting, and installing Audio Visual systems a plus Networking experience a plus Ability to think laterally to find an appropriate solution to meet specific application requirements Excellent written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills Able to work to the highest quality standards with attention to detail Responsible and reliable, capable of working alone as well as part of a team Must have critical thinking and problem solving ability. Working knowledge of building codes Federal work experience desirable. Our commitment to you Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity. In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements. Why GHD? Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities. So, do you have what it takes: passion, collaboration, imagination and values that match our own? About GHD As one of the world's leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. In return, we offer remarkable career shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience. Interested? Please attach your resume and cover letter via link below As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. #LI-DW1

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