Company Description
OSA's Integrated Solutions division, is part of OSA's suite of services since 2006, specializing in designing and installing permanent AV solutions for commercial and residential applications. From new construction projects to system renovations, we work closely with clients to meet their functional and technical requirements within budget and time constraints.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for an AV Design Engineer at OSA located in Wood Dale, IL, The AV Design Engineer supports the sales team throughout the quoting process providing final design details, guidance to the CAD team for proper/relevant drawings and then briefs an appropriate project handoff/overview to the assigned team project manager.
Qualifications
- CTS (minimum requirement), CTS-D (preferred)
- 3+ years' experience in AV technical role
- Knowledge of AV and Architectural drawings
- Knowledge of network infrastructure including setting up LAN's
- Extensive knowledge of Crestron (and other control and switching system) applications
- Extensive knowledge of DSP, conferencing devices, audio conferencing best practices
- Ability to think and work independently and meet necessary deadlines
- Effective interaction with employees, customers, and colleagues
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Teams and general PC based applications
- Ability to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams
- Occasional after hours and/or travel may be required
Key Responsibilities
- Accompanies salesperson in performing site visit and detailed needs analysis with the customer
- Develop and provide sales with a complete bill of materials (BOM) based on the agreed statement of functionality (SOF). This BOM will include components, hardware and prefabricated cables to complete the system. An estimated bulk cable and installation hardware cost will also be included. All documents saved to Sharepoint. Projects are estimated when quoted, and fully engineered upon award.
- Create a system flow diagram based on the BOM
- Complete a labor estimator based on site conditions and SOW
- Develop a technical scope of work (SOW) that will be used internally facing for our field operations teams
- Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product, if requested