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Audio-Visual Systems DesignerLocation: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Remote)We are currently looking for an Audio-Visual Systems Designer (Project Engineer) to join a well-known Audiovisual Integrator in Ontario, Canada. This position can be on-site or remote depending on experience and qualifications. The role involves playing an active part in the pre-sales, project scope development, solution design, and commissioning stages of integration projects. The successful individual will provide technical sales support for the Sales Team and technical support to the Integration Team to ensure smooth and efficient installations. The AV System Designer is responsible for creating detailed designs and drawings that include all necessary components, cables, and connectors for our team to build and install a professional AV system.Responsibilities:Work closely with Sales Representatives and clients to develop and design solutions to meet AV requirementsDesign and document fully integrated AV systems to include signal routing, audio systems, video conferencing, audio conferencing and all related componentsDevelop accurate designs that meet functional, technical, and budgetary requirementsMeet with project stakeholders for discussions on functional requirements, usage models, current state, design considerations and expectationsCreate engineering packages including AV design and installation specifications, functional and connection-level line drawings, cable risers, elevation drawings, rack layouts, commissioning requirements, general contractors submittals and other support documentationReview architectural, electrical, mechanical drawings for coordination with AV drawingsWrite technical scope of work (SOW) documentation generate a Bill of Materials (BOM) based on a solutions designAssist team members in responding to RFQs, RFIs, and RFPsAssist in creating solutions with application drawings and related technical materials for presentation to prospective customersKeep current with new products and developments in the industry by attending shows, conferences and engaging in forum discussions and with manufacturersDetailed knowledge of data networking products/solutions and network design including Routing, Switching, IP networks, VPNs, VLAN’s, Servers, Security and HostingRegular adherence to deliverable deadlines provided in internal systems or contractual agreementsQualifications:5 years as an AV Systems Designer/EngineerExperience with AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, architectural files & folder structure and work with general contractor project processes and project deployment toolsSkilled at communicating technical information in a simple and effective mannerExperience with documenting AV systems and version controlExperience with AV control systems (Crestron and Extron, QSYS, etc.)Audio DSP programming for major platforms (QSYS, Biamp, ClearOne, etc.)Familiarity with IT systems, architecture, and terminologiesExperience integrating and deploying systems in MS Teams and Zoom (UC) environmentsAbility to obtain Secret level security clearanceAbility to build strong relationships internally and externallyDesirable Key Qualifications/Certifications:AVIXA CTS plus either CTS-D / CTS-I certificationCisco / Polycom VC/Teams certifiedProject Experience with Crestron/ExtronKnowledgeable in networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, addressing, firewalls, routers, VLAN’s, and VPNQSC Level 2 CertifiedProficient in AutoCADCrestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, AV, Audio Visual, AutoCAD,Crestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, AV, Audio Visual, AutoCAD,Crestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, AV, Audio Visual, AutoCAD,