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Guitar Center, Inc.

Commercial Project Engineer

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In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
125K-145K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
125K-145K Annually
Senior level
The Commercial Project Engineer serves as the technical liaison throughout commercial AV integration projects. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, bills of materials, scopes of work, and project documentation; producing AutoCAD drawings, network and commissioning documentation; identifying cabling and material needs; supporting installation and commissioning; directing technical teams through installation challenges; evaluating vendor products; and writing and commissioning digital signal-processing programs.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.

 

 

Position Summary: Commercial Project Engineer

A Commercial Project Engineer is proficient at working in commercial environments to
deliver impactful and effective system documentation. They are the technical expert to the Tech Ops team through the lifecycle of a project. They are responsible to ensure a project is executed with excellence as well as meets all design requirements laid out in the scope of work. This is done through comprehensive design review, bill of materials accuracy review and augmentation, scope of work review, as well as executing detailed project documentation.

 

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

  • Be the technical Liaison for the Tech Ops team.
  • Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue for projects with Clients, Sales, CAD, and Tech Ops
    team members
  • Ensure well executed system installation through detailed documentation packages, including but not limited to:
    •  AutoCAD drawings
    • IP and network documentation
    • System commissioning documentation
    • Change order and RFI documentation and scopes of work
  • Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
  • Direct technical teams on installation challenges
  • Project manager liaison for engineering inquires
  • Assist and perform ongoing technical assessment, and support for tech ops during
    integration, install, & commissioning
  • Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
  • Writing and commissioning digital signal processing programming
  • Other duties assigned as needed

About AVDG

Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is a leading design-build firm specializing in next-generation AV design & integration, revolutionizing smart homes, smart enterprises, smart venues for clients across the United States. Our innovative, passionate, and technical culture allows us to deliver the most sophisticated systems and continuously change the AV landscape demonstrating to clients what technology can do for them. AVDG's world-class team and original smart-system solutions are regarded among the best in the industry.

Since joining the Business Solutions Division of Guitar Center enterprise in late 2017, AVDG has provided new avenues of growth and opportunities to support our clients and team better. As a result, Guitar Center is bolstering AVDG's high-growth trajectory, rigorously expanding our national footprint.

We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity, and fulfilling our mission with passion.

 

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • CTS and/or CTS-D preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in AV systems design
  • Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may
    also be considered
  • 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 are 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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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

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