University of California - San Francisco, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Audio Visual (AV) Services Engineer at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) plays a pivotal role in the strategic design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's AV systems and infrastructure. This position requires a blend of engineering expertise and technical skills to ensure the seamless operation of AV infrastructure across the campus. The Senior AV Services Engineer is tasked with initiating and leading a variety of complex AV projects, which includes engaging with customers and stakeholders, documenting processes, designing systems, and overseeing final installations. This role is crucial in providing senior technical guidance and training to both the AV Services team and other Infrastructure Services teams, ensuring that all technology-related procedures adhere to industry best practices. In addition to project management, the Senior AV Services Engineer is responsible for making informed recommendations regarding project planning, system design, and installation. Staying updated with emerging technologies and regulatory requirements is essential for driving continuous innovation within the AV services. The role also involves applying user-centered design processes and engineering best practices to create, evaluate, and modify designs and prototypes that support AV systems design. The engineer will create detailed plans and specifications for complex AV IT projects based on customer needs, ensuring that designs align with relevant codes, regulations, and AV IT engineering best practices. Effective communication with customers is vital, as the Senior AV Services Engineer will monitor projects and create documentation and specifications for third-party installation teams, verifying their work upon completion. Coordination with other construction engineering teams and participation in building meetings to facilitate inspections are also key responsibilities. Ultimately, the Senior AV Services Engineer will have a significant impact on UCSF's operations and culture by ensuring that the IT infrastructure is secure, efficient, and effective in supporting the university's mission. This role embodies UCSF's vision and values, delivering exceptional information technology services consistently across all customers and stakeholders.