Senior Design Engineer

The Senior Design Engineer transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements, identify potential risks and communicate with stakeholders. nnWHO WE AREnnAVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevateexperiences,create new value, and enableorganizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. nnOur highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. Our success starts with our people; and a workplace that champions culture and belonging ensures we grow and thrive together.nnWHAT YOU'LL DOnnThe Senior Design Engineer transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements, identify potential risks and communicate with stakeholders. nnThe Senior Design Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader responsible for driving the successful creation of complex AV system designs. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise and specialized knowledge to tackle the most challenging design projects, ensuring solutions are innovative, feasible, and aligned with customer needs and business goals. nnAs a Senior Design Engineer, you will act as a mentor and technical guide, providing oversight and support to junior and mid-level engineers. You will work independently on the most complex designs, take ownership of design accuracy, and provide critical input to project stakeholders. This role requires a proactive problem solver who adeptly balances customer expectations with technical and business requirements, all while shaping and improving design standards and processes across the team. nnDay-To-Day Responsibilities:nn * Pre-Sales Design and Proposal Effortsn * Leverage in-depth knowledge of the audio-visual industry and business practices to support Account Managers in strategically selling large projects. Demonstrate technical and industry expertise, address complex customer challenges, and inspire confidence in the company's ability to deliver solutions.n * Provide accurate labor estimates and material requirements to support sales proposal creation.n * Develop and maintain comprehensive design standards packages for large and repeat customers accounts.n * Design Responsibilitiesn * Develop detailed system documentation, including a bill of materials, conceptual block diagrams, infrastructure plans, and scopes of work.n * Determine infrastructure requirements, such as power, data, and conduit, during pre-sales efforts and coordinate with general contractors.n * Identify, account for, and communicate about project risks, site conditions, scheduling requirements, and dependencies in the design.n * Review pre-construction documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives.n * Coordinate with vendors, architects, consultants and contractors to align designs with project constraints during design development.n * Review and validate designs from junior Engineers and guide on adherence to best-practices.n * Project Responsibilitiesn * Support project teams during implementation and provide technical input as the "design authority" as needed.n * Mentorship, Leadership and Collaborationn * Review and provide constructive feedback on designs from junior and mid-level engineers to ensure quality and consistency.n * Share knowledge and best practices to support the development of the engineering team's skills and processes. n * Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting