Design Engineer II

UCF IT - Office of Instructional Resource:

UCF IT is the central information technology organization at the University of Central Florida, providing technology services and support to faculty, staff, and students. Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, UCF IT comprises several key departments, including Infrastructure & Operations, Telecommunications, Enterprise Application Development, Information Security, Instructional Resources, and Client Services. UCF IT collaborates with university stakeholders through governance frameworks and advisory committees to ensure alignment with UCF’s strategic goals. With a focus on innovation, security, and excellent service delivery, UCF IT supports the university’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.

The Opportunity: 

The Design Engineer II position assists the Manager of Design Engineering in the design, development, and implementation of audio/visual systems. You will work closely with the Manager of Design Engineering, Project Managers, Procurement Specialist, programming team and the project services team to ensure the successful delivery of AV projects.

This is an auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and layout of audio/visual systems, including sound, video, and control systems.

• Collaborate with the rest of the OIR and UCF IT teams to develop system schematics and technical drawings for A/V systems.

• Support the installation and configuration of AV equipment and systems.

• Conduct site surveys to assess project requirements and constraints.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for AV systems.

• Participate in project meetings and contribute to project planning and coordination.

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures within UCF IT and OIR. This includes staff policies for telecommuting, administrative tasks, creating and maintaining documentation, outage communication procedures, and managing customer interactions.

• Ensures all assigned Objectives & Key Results (OKR) and various metrics are met on annual basis. This includes departmental and individual Service Level Agreements on tickets and assignments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of audio/visual systems and components.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawing and specifications.

• Ability to read and understand Audio Visual System signal flow diagrams.

• Proficiency in BlueBeam Revu software and other design tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.   

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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