Job Title:
Sr Designer / Engineer - STRAY Production Services Systems Integration
Job Parameters:
• Reports to VP of Systems Integration
• Full-Time hourly position with an average of 40hr/week
• Standard schedule is 8:00a–5:00p, Monday–Friday, with in-office work as the default. A flexible option of 7:00a–5:00p, Monday–Thursday, may be arranged as needed.
• Work in alignment with STRAY values, behaviors and company handbook
-Solutions Unique to You, Service Unique to Us
- Stewardship, Teamwork, Relationships, Accountability, “Yes”
• Participation in all team and company meetings
• Provide coaching and support to Jr Designers and Engineers
• Engage with the greater Rock Lititz community to build relationships with others in similar roles
Skills and Traits:
- Communicates clearly and promptly with both clients and teammates
- Shares knowledge freely to strengthen team-wide understanding
- Pursues growth through ongoing learning and skill development
- Maintains a positive, solutions-focused outlook
- Builds lasting client relationships through care and consistency
- Acts with personal integrity in all interactions
- Takes ownership from start to finish, upholding STRAY standards
- Uses time, tools, and resources efficiently and responsibly
- Proficient in 2D/3D platforms including Vectorworks
- Advanced in Q-SYS system and UI design
- Experienced in AVL systems, networking, and control infrastructure
- Produces clear, standards-based deliverables tailored to end users
Job Description:
The Sr Designer and Engineer is responsible for translating the intent and scope of sold projects to which they are assigned into three key components:
- Executable Designs
- Translate project intent into solutions that are highly functional and aligned with client goals
- Apply creativity within constraints to ensure designs meet standards while being practical
- Collaborate with sales and PMs to ensure designs reflect real project budgets and timelines
- Build with the end user in mind—simple control of serious capability
- Use proven standards while adapting to unique client requirements
- Accurate Drawings
- Deliver drawings that are easy to follow for installers, trades, and technicians
- Minimize ambiguity with consistent STRAY standard labeling and formatting
- Ensure a reliable workflow for revision so teams always have most current plans
- Standardize where possible—but adapt where needed to client-specific or space-specific demands
- Drive efficiency in the field by keeping the installer in mind when drawing
- Do the above within a structure for keeping due dates and “do dates” clear
- Quality Deployments
- Deploy clean, intuitive UX/UI that delivers control without confusion that has been verified by client
- Commission systems thoroughly to ensure performance matches design intent
- Own the final step: walking clients through how to use and love what’s been delivered
- Maintain flexibility during install and commissioning to respond to real-world variables
- Ensure the finished system reflects the STRAY vision and values in the handoff to the client
This role is also responsible for the development and optimization of the software, processes and tools in use within the department towards continued growth specifically within the following platforms:
- Jetbuilt
- Vectorworks
- Asana
- Q-SYS
- Cloud Storage / Data and Resource Management
Statement of Success:
Success in this role will be evident through consistent, high-quality outcomes across the entire Systems Integration team; from pre-sales engineering through final commissioning.. Clients will receive the solution they were promised—no matter the size or complexity of the project.
