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Audio Visual Design Engineer

Company

Stanford University
Address , Stanford, Ca
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $112,000 - $150,000 a year
Expires 2023-07-12
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Employee Status: 2-Year Fixed Term
Work Agreement: Hybrid
Work Location: Stanford Main Campus


Job Summary:
The Audio Visual (AV) Engineer reports into the Stanford University IT Infrastructure AV Technologies Deployment team. This individual will work with stakeholders across the University and partner institutions to understand their vision for a vast range of venues e.g., huddle spaces, conference rooms, classrooms, multi-purpose event locations, auditoriums to develop and implement AV systems to meet their needs.


The responsibilities center around client engagement, AV system consulting and design, implementation oversight, and ensuring the solution functions as intended, and meets the use cases for the venue. The AV Engineer solicits the needs and expectations of the client, creates the design, generates the technical drawings, prepares the equipment list, facilitates estimates for equipment and labor costs, and drafts the client proposal as inputs to the final statement of work. During the project, responsibilities include oversight for the installation and testing of the system, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and facilitating client acceptance of the system.


The expected pay range for this position is $112,000 – $150,000 per annum.


Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.


Core Responsibilities

  • Partner with supporting AV deployment resources e.g., service manager, project managers, system programmers and administrators, field engineers, network engineers, voice communications engineers, vendors and third-party integrators to develop the proposal and complete the project deliverables per scope, budget and schedule commitments
  • Evaluate product and evaluate potential suppliers; and act as the primary subject matter expert
  • Estimate level of effort and costs for equipment and labor
  • Collaborate and coordinate with architects, facilities engineers, interior designers to understand dependencies, and ensure the AV system aligns with their requirements and scope of work
  • Develop and propose AV solutions based upon Stanford’s technology standards
  • Review and validate the Bill of Materials for compliance with standards and ensure completeness of required components
  • Define and document standard installation guidelines of AV equipment to meet the University IT’s standards and specifications
  • Consult with clients to determine AV requirements for the venue’s use cases
  • Review and validate the Bill of Materials for compliance with standards and ensure completeness of required components
  • Develop/update AV standards to ensure solutions address the current needs of the University
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Create the AV design and requisite artifacts e.g., artist renderings, CAD drawings, equipment lists, user documentation to describe the proposed solution in detail to include required audio, visual, and network systems

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:

  • Experience coordinating with AV vendors and integrators on design packages, programming and installation
  • In-depth experience in the analysis, design, implementation and support of large-scale AV projects
  • Proven successful track record planning and managing AV system projects, including ability to lead and mentor people resources
  • Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Analytical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to remain calm, engage collaboratively and take action in ambiguous and stressful situations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals
Certifications and Licenses:
  • CTS, CTS-D Certifications preferred

Desired Qualifications

  • Cisco Call Manager Device Configuration
  • Equipment: Cisco, Samsung Commercial Displays, Shure MicroFlex (Dante), Extron Systems (NAV)
  • AV Systems Programming
  • Network design and configuration for AVoIP environments
Physical Qualifications
  • Must be able to occasionally crawl into tight spaces
  • Possess good visual acuity
  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
  • Rarely climb e.g., ladders, scaffolds, twist, bend stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders; lift, carry, push, pull objects that weigh up to or more 40 pounds
  • Occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and/or crawl
  • Frequently sitting, grasping lightly/fine manipulation
  • Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job

Working Conditions

  • Lessons learned.
  • May be exposed to electricity at greater than 240 volts, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA.
  • And with external organizations.
  • WORK STANDARDS:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients
  • Including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's
  • May need to work in confined spaces such as closets and racks or heights 4-10 feet.
  • Safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures,
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for
  • Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.