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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Senior AV Engineer (7355U), Haas School of Business - 65478

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of California, Berkeley is a leading institution committed to equity and social justice in higher education. They are seeking a Senior AV Engineer to manage complex AV IT projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client needs while overseeing installation and coordination with various teams.

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Responsibilities

Maintenance/troubleshooting of complex AV systems including audio programming (QSC, Tesira (and similar), Dante audio, Crestron Control (and similar) programming updates, firmware updates, device and cable repair

Coordination of vendors including programmers and installers

Initiates develops and manages a range of highly complex AV IT projects from assessing needs through design, engineering, final installation, and system commissioning, often requiring the application of AV IT engineering principles to unique environments

Participates in stakeholder meetings and interviews

Monitors change requests, requests for information (RFI), submittals and other key project-related documents and reports any effect on the project's budget

Coordinates with relevant IT, structural, mechanical, and electrical professionals

Coordinates any required inspections of complex projects and adjoining spaces with institutional inspectors in and Capital Projects

Proposes and develops short, medium, and long-range project schedules for Berkeley Haas classroom AV/IT renovation and upgrade programs

Leads design of facilities and systems based on analysis of clients' needs, applicable codes and regulations and AV principles and best practices

Independently creates and oversees the creation of highly complex, detailed drawings and proposals for facilities and systems using modeling software including AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings

Makes recommendations on installation plans including the creation of documentation, drawings and schematics needed by client to hire a third-party installation firm

Verifies that entire projects' systems designs are installed to plan specifications

Leads in communicating assessment to client with suggested remediation if needed

Schedules and assigns projects to staff and provides direction and guidance to lower-level AV or Educational Technology professionals

Initiates and conducts product research and provides recommendations including approaches, trends, sources, and uses that have a significant impact on Berkeley Haas

Reviews and estimates schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and other related costs

Prepares bid packages for outside contractors and leads on-site bid walks

Schedules and assigns projects to staff and provides direction and guidance to lower-level engineers. May lead a team of AV IT professionals

Embraces the principle of being a "student always" by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor

Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas

Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie: MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

Qualification

AV IT project managementAV system designAdvanced AV IT knowledgeAudio/video control systemsElectronics theoryAcoustic design theoryTechnical communicationDiversity awarenessProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationCreativityAttention to detailSelf-motivation

Required

Strong creativity and problem-solving abilities to apply principles, practices and procedures within discipline to complete difficult assignments

Demonstrated ability to create AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings

Demonstrated experience managing phases of AV projects including obtaining scope, budget, planning, design, bid preparation, installation, inspection, testing and final walk through

Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment

Knowledge of electronics theory with emphasis on audio, video and communications circuitry, AV IT control systems and signal flow

Knowledge of acoustic design theory

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, effectively adapting quickly to meet deadlines

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization

Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team

Demonstrates problem-solving skills

Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines

Strong project management skills needed to assume responsibility for accomplishment of project objectives

Advanced knowledge of audio, video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements

Advanced knowledge of AV IT design and field implementation

Demonstrated ability to lead a project or team and to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation and professionalism

Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

Knowledge of acoustic design theory

Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of AV principles and practice

Advanced knowledge of Crestron, Q-SYS, and Evertz systems

Advanced knowledge of lecture capture and web conferencing systems

Experience in educational setting

Professional Avixa CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I certification

Professional Crestron certification

Professional Q-SYS certification