Southern Methodist University · 1 day ago
Senior Audio Visual Design Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSouthern Methodist University (SMU) is a prestigious institution known for its diverse student body and commitment to research excellence. The Senior Audio Visual Design Engineer will design, develop, and install A/V technology systems across various university settings while ensuring quality and consistency in project delivery. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, troubleshooting AV issues, and providing training on system use.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate and recommend AV technologies that support in-person, hybrid, and distance learning
Partner with the Office of Facilities Planning and Management and OIT Network Security Team to support capital construction projects
Configure, and integrate AV systems including displays, projectors, microphones, speakers, lecture capture, and control systems
Integrate AV systems with campus IT infrastructure and learning platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Panopto)
Define and enforce quality control standards, ensuring vendor and internal work meet OIT standards and specifications
Perform system testing, commissioning, and quality assurance prior to room handover
Ensure designs align with institutional AV standards, accessibility requirements, and pedagogical needs
Troubleshoot AV issues in live teaching environments with minimal disruption
Participate in preventative maintenance and system upgrades
Coordinate quality control visits with commissioning team, and manage handover process, including end-user training
Develop and maintain technical documentation and room guides
Procure the as-built drawings from AV vendors and confirm they are correct
Deliver training and guidance to academic and support staff on AV system use
Evening and weekend work may be required due to event support requests or classroom schedules
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
A minimum of 10 years of experience is required for applicants with a high school diploma
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required for applicants that have completed a bachelor's degree
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies
Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions
Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Experience designing and installing AV systems in educational or large-scale environments is required
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work calmly in live teaching scenario is required
Preferred
A bachelor's degree is preferred
Prior understanding of classroom AV, lecture capture, and collaboration technologies is preferred
Base-level design and engineering experience to effectively communicate infrastructure requirements to architects and project teams is strongly preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred
Experience with AV platforms such as AMX, QSC, BSS, Biamp, Shure, Dante or similar is preferred
Benefits
Health and related benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness programs
Array of retirement programs
Professional and personal development opportunities
Tuition benefits
Company
Southern Methodist University
SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$101.8MKey Investors
Phillips FoundationTexas Workforce CommisionMoody Foundation
2023-06-14Grant· $1.7M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2019-11-12Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Lisa Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer
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