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IMEG · 12 hours ago

Senior AV (Audio-Visual) & Acoustics Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $141K/yr

3+ years exp

IMEG is one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., and they are seeking a Senior AV (Audio-Visual) & Acoustics Designer to lead design efforts and manage projects. The role involves providing engineering solutions for acoustics and audiovisual systems in buildings while collaborating with a team to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for the analysis and development of projects across various market sectors

Communicate technical concepts clearly across many different audiences using narratives, diagrams, and engaging presentations

Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication

Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives. Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended

Coordinate design requirements within a multidisciplinary design team including executing calculations according to code requirements and industry standards, development of specification clauses, and other innovative ways of developing acoustic/audiovisual recommendations and integrated project solutions

Provide in-process design reviews of design deliverables. Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that design strategies meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies/products, and best practices. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG

Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager

Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase, including visiting project sites for inspections, measurements, commissioning, and testing

Contribute to overall team success through process improvement, setting standards, contributing to resourcing, and building morale

Qualification

Acoustics fundamentalsAV systems designAcoustic engineering softwareDigital signal processing3D modeling softwareMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailMentoring abilityAdaptability

Required

Strong technical and analytical skills

Proficiency of fundamentals of acoustics, fundamentals of vibration, engineering acoustics, noise control, digital signal processing, electroacoustics, human responses to acoustics and vibration (acoustics focused)

Proficiency of principles relating to electrical voltage and current, digital and analog signals, video signal types, video system calculations (e.g. viewing distance, screen sizing, pixel pitch, etc.), basic IT networking topologies and protocols, and sound system calculations as it relates to audiovisual (AV) systems design for buildings (audiovisual focused)

Ability to train, mentor, and motivate less experienced staff

Proficiency of industry standard acoustic / audiovisual engineering software and tools

Proficiency with specialist technical equipment and software such as sound level meters, vibration analyzers, 3D acoustic / electroacoustic computer modeling, digital signal processing and visual programming language audio software (e.g. Matlab, Max/MSP), 2D and 3D BIM software, 3D modeling software (Rhinoceros 3D, Sketchup)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Eagerness to adapt to new challenges

Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Degree in acoustics or architectural engineering OR a degree in music, architecture, physics, engineering, computer science, sound reproduction, sound recording, with strong demonstrated experience in acoustics

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, electroacoustics, sound recording, OR a degree in science, architecture, engineering, music with demonstrated coursework in electroacoustics, acoustics or related field

3 years of experience minimum required in the building design consulting industry