The Project Engineer owns the technical performance of a project from award through commissioning. They collaborate with the CAD team to develop construction-ready drawings, participate in project meetings to resolve design questions, and generate change orders as scope evolves. As installation proceeds, they work in the lab or on site to configure, test, and fine-tune DSPs, conferencing platforms, video processors, and control systems while providing technical support to other field staff ensuring each system meets all performance requirements.

PROJECT RELATED FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Review project design in detail for functional completeness and accuracy. Make any required changes prior to CAD drafting and order processing.
• Work with CAD team to create project drawings including architectural plans, elevations, signal flows, mounting details, and product details as needed.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and team meetings to coordinate project details.
• Attend other project meetings with client, architect, and other project trades as required to coordinate various aspects of the project.
• Configure, test and fine tune complex system components including Audio DSPs, web-conferencing systems, video processors in the AV lab as well as on site.
• Stage and preconfigure systems in the AV Lab
• Provide technical support to AV lab personnel and field technicians
• Provide daily project status reports to project team members
• Create change orders as required
• Provide CAD sketches, details and coordination drawings as required
• Be instrumental in the closeout process in conjunction with Project Manager, field staff, programmer and other project team members
• Create system as built drawings, work with CAD team as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Research new products and technologies for use in innovative and efficient audiovisual designs.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to others within the engineering department.
• Protect confidentiality of information, including clients and company processes and procedure related information.
• Promote a continuous quality improvement effort to enhance the services provided to clients and other Red Thread staff by demonstrating positive attitudes and actions through a display of cooperation, initiative and professionalism.

THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of direct experience in the audiovisual industry in a field engineering and/or design role.
• ICIA accredited CTS-D and/or CTS-I certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software preferred, will train if lacking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite including, Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Ability to problem solve independently and with a sense of urgency.
• General familiarity of Microsoft Windows environment and applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented work approach and excellent follow-up skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively within tight timeframes and project deadlines.

Salary Range:

$90k - $110k (based on experience). Plus bonus.

Benefits:

Red Thread offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays.

Red Thread is an Equal Opportunity Employer.