AV System Integration & Design Engineer

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Audio/Visual System Integration & Design Engineer. The right candidate will be responsible for all activities related to audio/visual equipment, systems design and documentation, installation and integration as well as troubleshooting and customer support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Systems Design & Documentation

Communicate with internal clients to understand customer needs and requirements to create a technical scope of work

Create detailed equipment budget spreadsheets of project requirements

Create detailed technical equipment lists for RFQ's

Design detailed technical drawings of equipment mounting, signal flow diagrams, dimensions, system power and network data requirements

Develop and oversee installation schedule to provide coordination with other departments, trades and outside vendors

Perform client training and documentation of system use

Installation and Integration

Commission the equipment installation, termination, labeling and document horizontal, backbone and other cables

Oversee installation and configuration to ensure conformity to design

Perform control system programming

Troubleshooting and Customer Support

Provide technical support for customer inquiries regarding all aspects of all current or previously installed AV systems

Perform diagnosis and resolution of AV hardware and software problems for a variety of end users

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Aid in the installation of AV equipment in cabinets, furniture, racks, ceilings and walls as required

Assist in the dressing and routing of cable through cabinets, furniture, racks, ceilings and other pathways as required

Extensive travel is required

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Engineering or a Technology discipline

Four to seven years of related experience

Crestron Master Technology Architect (MTA), CTS-I or CTS-D

Knowledge in the design and installation of AV systems, including projection and display; sound and speech reinforcement; distribution and routing; control systems

Comprehension of all common AV design drawing types, including audio, video and control flow diagrams, as well as ability to fluently read architectural, mechanical and electrical drawing sets

Systems integration experience with equipment manufacturers, such as Crestron, Extron, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and many others

Experience with Crestron programming

Technical installation and design experience with corporate AV systems in a design/build integrator organization

Ability to create and edit designs in AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio

Experience with various DSP for large and medium training rooms for EQ and AEC

Proficient in Crestron diagnostic and programing tools, and common DSP platforms

Knowledgeable of the integration of AV systems with corporate networks, corporate servers and telecom

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Vizio and email

Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb ladders, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of construction a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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Schedule: Full-time