Posted 2mo ago

Design Engineer 1

@ Encore Electric
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
$80k-$100k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Owns design quality, Produces detailed drawings, Performs engineering calculations
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years engineering tech experience; CTS-D/CCNA/CCDA or similar certifications preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AutoCAD, Vectorworks, ConnectCAD, CAD software, Microsoft Excel, IT network concepts
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Job Description

 OVERVIEW:           

 This position exists to differentiate Encore Electric designs and installations through the quality and performance of Audio-Visual or other technology systems leading to highly reliable system operations and customer satisfaction.

Compensation Range for this Role: $80,000 - $100,000 DOE

  • Encore is a legacy company that has a strong track record of promoting from within our workforce. There is a career path for you at Encore!
  • You will have access to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We have Benefit Programs that include a no cost option for our employees.
  • Employees have access to Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • A retirement plan, including an employee-matched 401(k).
  • An Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal and financial advice.
  • Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and all major holidays.
  • Get technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University. This program is at no cost to our employees and will help further your personal growth and your career!
  • Generous Employee Referral Program! 
  • 2019 AGC Safety Excellence Grand Award Winner
  • Encore Electric was named among the Top Workplaces in America to work by The Denver Post.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred or equivalent AV engineering experience.

A minimum of three years’ experience demonstrated in engineering technology systems. CTS-D, CCNA, CCDA, or other industry certifications showing knowledge of systems engineering is preferred.

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
  • Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
  • Earn and maintain customer trust
  • Uphold the core values of the organization
  • Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Take ownership for the overall design and engineering quality of Audio Visual (AV) systems for projects sold and supported by Encore Electric
  • Produce (directly or with the assistance of CAD personnel) detailed, complete and constructible drawing sets suitable for field fabrication and construction
  • Perform all research, calculations, and supporting engineering required
  • Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of standardized best practices and products used by Encore Electric for the design, installation and testing of AV systems
  • Develop and manage compliance measures to ensure consistency for design and installation
  • Lead on-site process (or direct other technical staff or subcontractors) of performance testing, certification and documentation AV systems
  • Consult and assist for active customer jobs and service calls
  • Participate in meetings, including but not limited to, construction meetings and pre-sales meetings. Lead discussions with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders as to the technical, functional and budget requirements of AV and related technology and proactively and thoroughly document such conversations
  • Ownership and resolution of high-level technical escalations as the company subject matter expert
  • Provide consultation and assistance for internal Encore Electric projects installing, servicing and updating AV systems
  • Actively participate in Encore Electric safety meetings and training activities. Ensure safety policies and practices are followed in project design and execution
  • Participate in Project Management support activities such as cost forecasting and budget tracking, and other project reviews as required

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

  • Overall Construction and milestones related to technology deployment
  • Constructability and the construction process
  • AV or other technology system design for deployment of Encore Electric Projects
  • AutoCAD/VectorWork/ConnectCAD or other construction drawing software
  • IT network concepts as at pertains to technology system design

Skill in:

  • Commissioning and testing AV/Other systems installations
  • Reading architectural and system design drawings
  • Leadership and communication
  • Change to: Estimating engineering and CAD/drawing hours needed to complete project requirements
  • Technology Design of Audio Visual or other systems
  • Construction Processes
  • Acting as a self starter
  • Working with little supervision
  • Spatial orientation
  • Visualizing the constructability of an estimate
  • Identifying scope gaps in construction documents
  • Marketing
  • Technical writing and specification detail
  • Customer management
  • Listening
  • Speaking intelligently
  • Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
  • Managing people and processes
  • Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
  • Using communication software
  • Business writing (proposals)
  • Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
  • Operating a computer
  • Operate Microsoft office products
  • Organizing work to accomplish tasks
  • Reading and writing
  • Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
  • Identifying and managing risk
  • Problem solving
  • Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
  • Operating a computer including high aptitude in Microsoft excel and operate CAD software

Ability to:

  • Understand and support the success factors of other employees
  • Lead projects and manage timelines to completion
  • Retain and access critical information from memory
  • Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand at design meetings
  • Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods
  • Think on your feet
  • Understand when to speak and when not to speak
  • Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)
  • See things from multiple perspectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Driving
  • Sitting
  • Climbing
  • Lifting (up to 50 pounds)
  • Standing
  • Stooping
  • Vision acuity (near and far)
  • Walking

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets

NO Agencies or Third-Party Recruiters/resumes please. 

Benefits of this role:  

  • Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

Applications will close for this position on:    April 1, 2026 or until role has been filled.  

For questions regarding this role, please contact: [email protected] 

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].