Job Description

We are hiring for a new world!

We are the premier integrator, redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.

Design Engineer II

A Design Engineer II is responsible to work with sales to create and present a client with designs that meet or exceed expectations in a timely manner. They are the technical liaison to our sales team and clients. This is done through comprehensive designs, communicated through thorough scopes of work and bills of materials. The position bears the responsibility to develop long lasting client partnerships & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Conceptualize from scratch AV systems designs for AVDG clients and companies
• Respond to requests for proposals in a timely manner
• Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue for projects with Clients, Sales, CAD, and Tech Ops team members
• Generate detailed scopes of work, RFI’s, bills of materials and block diagrams
• Provide sketches and drawings as needed
• Generate comprehensive bid responses
• Identify and/or budget miscellaneous material needs
• Generate Installation estimations internally and through soliciting outside vendor resources
• Customer liaison for engineering inquires
• Provide detailed handoffs to the Operations team upon project award
• Assist and perform client site visits for initial surveys, ongoing technical assessment, and support for tech ops during integration, install, & commissioning
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
• Post sales project consultation
• Other duties assigned as needed

About Audio Visual Design Group

Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) designs and integrates high-performance AV systems for smart homes, enterprise environments, and venues nationwide. We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers who build sophisticated solutions that make technology feel seamless.

AVDG became part of Guitar Center’s Business Solutions division in 2017, accelerating our ability to scale, collaborate, and invest in our people, while continuing to deliver the high-touch expertise our clients expect.

Our values are simple: customers first, integrity always, and passion for the work.

Qualifications

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• CTS-D or technical (engineering or CS) degree preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in AV systems design and/or project engineering
  • A combination of relevant AV experience plus engineering may also be considered (install, field engineering or programming, PM, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills a must
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques
• Skilled in the use of Computer aided drafting software
• MS Office – able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs

Why Guitar Center Company? Here’s just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $125,000-145,000 yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state-specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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