AUDIOVISUAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE - REMOTE - Compass Group, North America

Waveguide



Position Title: AUDIOVISUAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE - REMOTE


Pay 12


Reports To: Technology Design Director


Salary: $75,000/yr.


Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible





Founded in 1996, Waveguide LLC is an internationally renowned independent consultant in audiovisual design, information technology design, acoustics consulting, on-site technology management and workplace data analytics. Waveguide is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with regional consulting locations in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, Raleigh, Tampa and Portland.


Our award-winning designers and consultants create world-class communication environments that look as good as they perform. And our data analytics solutions empower facility managers with the resource insights they need to optimize building performance and our clients’ technology investment. Our trusted AV operations teams are among the most experienced and highly qualified in our industry. They are at our clients’ side to tackle the daily technical and logistical challenges of their meetings and events so they can focus on what matters most.





At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology system to its environment, our success and the success of our clients depends on how we apply our expertise to meet our clients’ needs. Together, we help create strategic technology plans that reflect the way people live, learn and work. We help design efficient buildings and infrastructure that save dollars and make sense. And we design effective technology systems regular people can actually use. But we’re only as good as our people.





We are seeking associates who are passionate, creative thinkers and who will be tirelessly dedicated to building lasting relationships and finding innovative answers to our clients’ most challenging questions.


Within Compass Group, Waveguide is part of the Eurest family that provides dining services to local, regional and national companies across the United States. Services include operating employee dining centers, on-site catering, executive dining rooms, and other managed services.





This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the “job search” in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on “referral tracking.” For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, visit https://www.altogethergreat.com/careers/myreferral/.




Job Summary



We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening as an audiovisual systems design associate who will be responsible for supporting both the system design and drawing production of audiovisual systems for larger corporate and higher education AV projects. This role is anticipated to be full remote / work from home with minimal (<10%) travel required (mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews) assuming the candidate meets the minimum home-office requirements.




Responsibilities



+ Program Report Drawing/Model


+ Audio/video Calculations Studies


+ EMP Drawing/Model Review


+ Shop Drawing/Model Review


+ Design Review


+ Product Evaluation


+ Product Research


+ Infrastructure Drawing/Model


+ Power/Data Drawing/Model


+ AV Equipment Plans, Sections, and Elevations


+ Level Drawing/Model maintenance


+ Assist in major design projects






Qualifications



+ 1-2 years professional experience


+ Relevant two-year technical degree (e.g. AS Engineering Technology), or higher


+ AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification


+ Experience with both AutoCAD and Revit design software


+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills


+ General understanding of commercial/institutional AV technology applications and operations, including audio systems, video display technology, audio/video teleconferencing, digital signage, AV signal management and integrated control


+ Basic familiarity with commercial/institutional building design and construction, including understanding of typical building systems (i.e. HVAC, electrical, lighting, building controls, security, etc.)


+ Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel required (<10%, mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews)






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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.





Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.





Associates at Waveguide are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.