Prime ECS is hiring: Residential Audio/Video Design & Configuration Engineer

Prime ECS
Prime ECS is one of the nations leading engineers and installers of custom home audio, video, technology, and home control systems. We partner with leading architects, designers and contractors to create seamless technology experiences in some of the most sought-after homes in the country. Our company was established 33 years ago and is still led today by Derrick Thames, a respected leader in the custom home technology industry. Many of our team members have been with us for over 20 years. We are based in Irvine California, with satellite offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Company Culture
At Prime ECS, we not only value creativity and embrace diversity, but we work hard and play hard. We love coming to work in the morning and are passionate about what we do. Open communication is a key ingredient to our success, while our competitive atmosphere fosters personal growth and learning.

Job Description
Audio/Video (AV) Design Engineers are responsible for executing the in-office component of the Prime ECS process. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Working with the sales team to develop project scope
• Development of plan view, elevation view, and schematic view plan sets in Microsoft Visio, created as an overlay of a CAD floor plan
• Development of schematic view plan sets including wiring diagrams, and equipment identification
• Configuration of equipment prior to being sent out to the field. This includes but not limited to:
  • Updating firmware within equipment
  • Inputting equipment identification (like IP addresses)
  • Loading proprietary software into equipment and confirming equipment function matches project scope
  • Collaborate with other team members in completion of projects
• Standard work hours of 8am - 4.30pm U.S. Pacific Time

Technical Skills
The ideal candidate has the following technical skills and experience:

• 1-3 years of industry experience
• AutoCAD for basic manipulation and wire diagram layout
• Microsoft Visio
• Home control system configuration: Lutron Homeworks, Savant Home Automation
• Basic IT experience, with an emphasis on networking
• Familiar with custom home audio, video and technology industry

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent multitasking skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Must be able to communicate clearly and work well within a family business team environment
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to focus intently while working
• Personal drive and desire to excel and grow
• High levels of responsibility, dependability, problem-solving, teamwork and strong work ethic

Compensation

• Competitive annual salary
• Project-based bonuses tied to the profitability of each project
• Awesome benefits, including impromptu gourmet lunches, our annual holiday retreat, paid time off (PTO), tech sales, employee wellness program, health benefits, 401(k), paid training, employee discounts and more

Prime ECS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. The company reserves the right to modify duties or job descriptions at any time.