Design Engineer 1

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: recruiting@ To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@.

Created: 2026-04-02