Sound System Designer

Dallas

Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc. (WJHW), a nationally recognized design and consulting firm, has an opening for a Sounds Systems Designer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design of sound and AV systems to project requirements
• Preparation of power requirements and configuration
• System design and shop drawings (device locations on floor plans, ceiling plans, sections, elevations, functional diagrams, plate, and cluster details, etc.) and specifications to company format.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Three years of experience as a Sound System Designer in a contracting design/build or consultant environment, with responsibility/ experience for preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in electro-acoustic principles; wavelength, reflection, diffraction, absorption, propagation, square law, voltage, current, power, impedance. Heat loads, etc.
• Desirable:  Understanding of CSI project documentation, architectural project phases, including narratives, specifications, programmatic narratives, contract drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting, and site observation reports.
• Experience with the following programs:

• MS Word & Excel – required
• Bluebeam - desirable
• EASE modeling - highly desirable
• Modest AutoCad desirable
• Revit skills desirable but not required; WJHW provides training
• Competence with Smaart/Systune - highly desirable
• Familiarity with audio systems installation practices commonly found in the construction industry.
• ???????Proven written and oral communication skills with client executives and operational staff, architects, engineers, and other design team members.
• CTS-D Certification is a plus.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a group of sound system consultants and technical system designers on a variety of projects, including sports venues, education, corporate, office and civic buildings. WJHW provides advancement opportunities for individuals that are self-motivated, show strong communication skills and demonstrate proficiency in design and consulting.

WJHW offers a competitive salary, as well as a generous benefit package which includes employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees, 401k, and profit-sharing plans, etc.

WJHW will contact selected applicants to complete an application and schedule a formal interview. All applicants must be United States citizens or otherwise be legally allowed to work in the United States without our sponsorship (legal green card status, etc.).

WJHW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WJHW does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

WJHW is a drug-free workplace. The manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, sale, purchase, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana on company or clients’ property is prohibited, including the use, possession or selling of drug paraphernalia. Employees who violate this policy are subject to proper disciplinary action up to and including termination.