AV; Audio-Visual & Acoustics Project Designer

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, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.

From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact.

We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We currently have an open position for an Acoustics or Audiovisual (AV) Consultant in one of our key offices. The Consultant will support design efforts and serve as a project manager or lead designer for delivery of small to mid-size projects varying in complexity with support from senior staff.

They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to develop engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting in engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of acoustics or audiovisual systems in buildings. This position will be expected to work efficiently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Support 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. Support efforts in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives. Document design decisions and instructions from clients.
• Execute calculations according to code requirements and industry standards, develop specification clauses, and contribute to the development of acoustic / audiovisual recommendations and integrated project solutions.
• 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
• Conduct site measurements, commissioning and testing on projects during design and construction.
• Contribute to overall team success through quality work, contributing to resourcing, and building morale

• 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