Systems Designer, Event Infrastructure Services

at Encore in Schiller Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

Encore’s Event Infrastructure Services group designs, installs, and operates event technology infrastructure (Audio-Visual, Digital Signage, Rigging, Power Distribution, and Internet connectivity) in venues like hotels and convention centers. The Systems Designer will evaluate venue needs and create designs that are safe and functional while ensuring adherence to the technical installation standards in place. The Systems Designer will be specialized in one of the following disciplines.

Rigging Systems

Design new and upgraded installed rigging point systems and attachments which provide safe and effective operation as well as secure structural connection for Encore’s rigging and life safety installation operations.

Audio Visual Systems

Design innovative, immersive, tactile audio-visual systems (ballroom and meeting room AV), architectural technology (lighting, displays), and digital signage that integrates seamlessly into the venue.

Key Job Responsibilities

Systems Design

- Evaluate existing installations, including conducting site visits and analysing existing drawing sets, create a variety of recommended solutions based on business need and using Encore’s guidelines for design practice.

- Create detailed drawings, schematics, renderings, access plans, bills of materials and scopes of work using CAD, Vectorworks, Visio and other supported platforms.

- Support sales by providing consultative technical expertise and participating in client interaction to win the business, iterating the design to match budget needs.

- Work directly with venue Engineering, General Contractors, Architects, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies and other third party vendors to ensure designs meet all structural, electrical and engineering standards for their intended use.

Design Standards

- Using a sound knowledge of existing Encore practice, relevant national and international standards, and the venue brand guidelines, contribute to the continuous improvement of Encore design standards, proposals, document templates, training materials, maintenance plans and other tools.

- Maintain and grow a knowledge of relevant products and advocate for ways to use them in design guidelines developing an adaptive and forward-thinking design philosophy.

- Work with procurement to identify, select, and prioritize vendors and equipment based on overall product support, availability and performance.

- Peform post-install analysis to understand how well the original design concept held up against the objectives and recommend improvements for future designs.

Installation Support

- Partner with project management and installation teams to address installation challenges, suggesting alterations to the design where necessary to complete the project.

- Act as the liaison to third party vendors like venue Engineering, General Contractors, Architects, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies and others supporting as required to expedite engineering, permitting documents, and obtaining post-install sign off.

Job Qualifications

- BA degree in related field or equivalent experience

- 2+ years of CAD software experience is encouraged

- Client relationship experience

- Proficient with Microsoft 365 & office tools

- Ability to travel up to 50%

- Strong customer service skills, excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills, including client relationship skills

- Works well under pressure and ability to multi task

- Proficient problem solving and troubleshooting skills

For Rigging Systems

- 2+ years of rigging install experience

- Familiarity with ESTA / PLASA / ANSI / OSHA requirements

- Familiarity with rigging equipment and operations

For Audio Visual Systems

- 2+ years of Audio Visual installation design experience

- Construction background preferred

- CTS certification is a plus (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I)

- Familiarity with NFPA

- Knowledge of audio , video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements

- Knowledge of control systems such as Crestron, AMX, QSYS, Control One.

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements Hours Per Day Lifting Requirements Frequency

Sitting 6-8 Hours Lifting 0 – 15 lbs* Continuously

Standing 2-3 Hours Lifting 16 – 50 lbs* Occasionally

Walking 0-1 Hours Lifting 51 – 100 lbs Never

Stooping 0-1 Hours Lifting Over 100 lbs Never

Crawling0-1 Hours

Kneeling 0-1 Hours Carrying Requirements Frequency

Bending 0-1 Hours Carrying 0 – 15 lbs* Continuously

Reaching (above your head) 0-1 Hours Carrying 16 – 50 lbs* Occasionally

Climbing 0-1 Hours Carrying 51 – 100 lbs Never

Grasping 0-1 Hours Carrying Over 100 lbs Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements Frequency Pushing/Pulling Requirements Frequency

Close Vision Continuously Pushing/Pulling 0 – 15 lbs* Continuously

Distance Vision Frequently Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs* Occasionally

Color Vision Continuously Pushing/Pulling 51 – 100 lbs* Never

Peripheral Vision Occasionally Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs Never

Depth Perception Occasionally *Identifies the physical requirements that team members perform without assistance.

HearingContinuously

Work Environment

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.