Inside Higher Ed
Senior AV Engineer (7355U), Haas School of Business - 65478
Inside Higher Ed, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior AV Engineer (7355U), Haas School of Business - 65478
Position Summary: Involves applying user‑centered design processes, industry standards, engineering, or best practices to create, evaluate and modify designs and prototypes in support of audio‑visual (AV) systems design. Creates plans and specifications for highly detailed, complex AV IT projects based on clients' needs, aligning design with codes, regulations and AV IT engineering best practices. Communicates to client and monitors projects. Creates documentation and specifications for third‑party installation teams and verifies installation work. Coordinates with other construction engineering teams, participates in building meetings and coordinates inspections.
Responsibilities
Maintenance and 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.
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 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 Berkshire Haas.
Reviews and estimates schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials and 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 (e.g., MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
Required Qualifications
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.
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: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education / Training
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary & Benefits This is a 100% full‑time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000.00 – $125,000.00.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Online Audio and Video Media
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Responsibilities
Maintenance and 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.
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 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 Berkshire Haas.
Reviews and estimates schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials and 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 (e.g., MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
Required Qualifications
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.
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: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education / Training
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary & Benefits This is a 100% full‑time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000.00 – $125,000.00.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr