A/V Sales Engineer

BEI Construction is seeking an A/V Sales Engineer to support our audiovisual division.  As an A/V Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for business development, preparing and completing bid/submittal documents, cost estimates, and customer satisfaction.  This role will be based at our office location in San Leandro with sales territory covering both northern and southern California.  Occasional to frequent travel will be required.  This role is eligible to earn commission.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides technical expertise specifies equipment and installation considerations regarding integration with MEP, networking, and architecture.
• Sketches system design for drafting by CAD department to ensure BOM is following the proper operational capacity of the system.
• Research equipment, ensure functionality and interoperability are appropriate for specific systems and verify that the installed components are functional to their design and specifications.
• Collaborates with Customers for advice on requirements for all sites to ensure AV design and implementation expectations and standardization requirements Customer AV Guideline Standards, while having an agile approach depending on Customer requirements.
• Provide AV consultative support to the Construction Design Team, Architects, General Contractor (GC), and subcontractors regarding solution implementation, troubleshooting, and configuration according to Customer AV Guideline Standards (AV Standards) but have an agile approach depending on Customer requirements.
• Provides consistent client experience and attends meetings with Customer, GC, BEI, and Operations Teams to confirm that documentation aligns and that expectations and communication are clear.
• Performs optimization of the overall system's functionality and quality, including aspects of the system such as video projection alignment, audio quality, lighting, window treatment automation, and control system operation verification,
• Ensures AV systems are tested per test plan/punch list, design/build by BEI, and approved by Customer before hand-over to the Customer Operations team and confirming the BEI service contract.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education, military, experience with AVIXA and manufacturing industry certifications accepted.
• Minimum 6+ years experience in AV integrated systems design, programming, and troubleshooting with commercial solutions, highly preferred.
• Must have a thorough understanding of systems integration techniques.
• Advanced computer skills with electronic drawing software (Bluebeam, Visio, AutoCAD, etc.), and Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Outlook.
• CTS required CTS-D or CTS-I preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturers certifications such as Crestron DMC-E, CCNA, Q-SYS, Biamp Tesira, Zoom, Polycom, Cisco, and other AV/UC industry certifications are preferred.
• Self-motivated with practical oral and written communication skills.
• Has strong competency with building and maintaining solid relationships with clients and associates.

Our benefits package includes:

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD for employees (cost sharing for dependents)
• 401(k) employer contribution
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave

About Us

BEI Construction is a growing multi-jurisdictional union construction firm.  We specialize in electrical construction projects, technology infrastructure, underground construction, and renewable energy solutions.  BEI Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.  Visit our company website at www.beiconstruction.com to learn more!