About Diversified
Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation recognized for designing and building the worlds most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers sports and live performance venues corporate enterprises and government agencies Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.
What to Expect
At Diversified were on a mission to create a world without boundaries where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally wherever your ambitions take you.
As a Diversified associate youll dive headfirst into big complex and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of whats possible. Plus youll enjoy a flexible work environment competitive compensation and benefits and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.
How Youll Contribute
The Design Engineer DE is a member of the core team for commercial projects. Alone on small projects or part of a team of engineers on large project the DE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development construction drawings to implementation support.
As a technical authority on a project team the DE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with Commercial SME teams as required. Reporting to the Regional Director of the DEs project assignments are determined by that director based on enterprise-wide demands. At times the DE will be supervised and receive specific task assignments by Senior Design Engineers or Project Managers.
Location
The DCVA area
What Youll Do
Participate in complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop budgets timelines and manage expectations.
Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others and planning of audio video and control solutions.
Oversee andor develop the Bill of Materials BOM and supporting documentation.
Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
Generate functional system descriptions complete block wiring diagrams rack elevations custom plates or cabling assemblies.
Research identify and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
Provide technical expertise for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
Test commission and configure subsystems during project deployment.
Support projects and teams in build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.
Develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications participation in industry trade shows seminars and educational forums.
Complexity
The Design Engineer works with the Regional Engineering Manager the Technical Operations Directors on resource assignment. This role is primarily billable in a post-sales capacity though there are times when the DE will work on presales estimation and design efforts.
Decision Making Authority
As the final sign off on project bill of materials prior to purchasing the DE is responsible for vetting products and making detailed equipment decisions. As a technical leader on a project the DE has the authority to recommend direction on scope changes and programming and commissioning activities.
Physical Working Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions andor home office depending on location of DE. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50 of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and depth vision.
Travel
Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid drivers license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites within a 2 hour driving distance each way will make up 90 usually but remote travel can be up to 30 of the job at times. <10 remote travel is required on a regular basis.
What Youll Bring
Education & Certifications
AssociateBachelor degree required andor equivalent experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office 365
AVIXA CTS certification is required
Certifications or training with at least one DSP platform Biamp QSC Clearone etc.
Certifications or training with at least one control system Crestron Extron AMX etc.
Required SkillsQualifications
3 years experience in audiovisual technical systems design.
Understanding of TCPIP routing ACLs QoS VLANs and Wireless Access Points.
Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
A thorough demonstrable understanding of the construction process installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
A clear understanding of project phases to include Presales Program Conceptualization Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documentation Construction and Commissioning.
The ability to visit client sites on a regular basis in the DC area.
Experience with Government contracts and Federal design as it relates to AV systems.
Experience with high-end AV equipment integration with broadcast systems.
Experience with mediaeventproduction workflow.
Hybrid experience with event spaces.
Electro-acoustic modeling experience e.g. EASE and ability to use SMAART highly desirable
Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
High level of problems solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
What We Offer
Along with competitive compensation you will be eligible for the following benefits
Multiple medical plan options to suit your familys needs
Dental including orthodontic coverage and vision plans
Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Plan EAP
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts FSA
401k with Employer Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Homeowners and Auto Insurance Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D and Legal Services
Commuter Benefits
And much more
To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team visit us atour career siteor email us at careersonediversified.com.
Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements individual qualifications merit performance and business need.
We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability please contact careersonediversified.com so we can assist you.
Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience depending on the position offered and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial andor other benefits.