AV Design Engineer

DSI Tech

$80K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of AV Engineer experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Visio for design drafting
  • Experience in Audio DSP programming (Biamp, Extron DMP, QSC Core)
  • Knowledge of Crestron and Extron standards
  • Understanding of network topology, IP addressing, and multicast systems
  • Certifications such as CTS, Crestron DMC-E, and Extron AV Associate

Responsibilities

  • Prepare AV design packages and perform equipment inventories
  • Create detailed floor plans and schematics for AV systems
  • Compile and review bill of materials for projects
  • Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors for system design and planning
  • Analyze system capabilities and user requirements through program reports
  • Specialize in various AV technologies including DSPs and video conferencing
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain communication with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and certification support
  • Flexibility in project-based travel (up to 50% annually)
  • Collaborative work environment within a dynamic team
  • Exposure to a variety of cutting-edge AV technologies
  • Strict adherence to safety and security protocols for employee safety
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Design Engineer to join our dynamic Audio-Visual team. In this role, you will play a key part in planning, designing, and implementing innovative audio-visual solutions across a variety of projects. You will collaborate closely with multiple departments to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outcomes.

Location: Ashburn, VA
Travel: Up to 50% annually

The position is primarily in-office, with an expectation of being in the office a minimum of 4 days per week, except when on-site project work is required.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare AV design packages, perform equipment inventory, install and verify systems
  • Create floor plan diagrams, room and rack elevations, and audio, video, and control line diagrams
  • Prepare bill of materials that includes hardware, materials, wall plates, and cabling, and provide estimates for services for internal review
  • Provide specifications and detailed schematics for AV system hardware and network designs
  • Conduct research, stay up to date, and collaborate with manufacturers, vendors, and colleagues in the design, planning, and implementation of AV systems
  • Provide program reports to analyze system capabilities to define gaps and meet users• requirements
  • Specialize in audio digital signal processors, video over IP, networks, video conferencing, web conferencing, matrix switchers, and complex systems
  • Maintain technical expertise in all areas of AV systems, including network, hardware, software, codecs, audio video switchers, AV control systems, AV devices, including monitors, microphones, cameras, mixers, amplifiers, VTC gateways, VTC bridges, video streamers, etc.
  • Review and validate the Bill of Materials for compliance with standards and ensure completeness of required components
  • Communicate directly with customers, management, sales, and project managers
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information
  • Consistently adhere to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration with department heads, managers, colleagues, and customers
  • Communicate information clearly and concisely, presenting ideas and reporting facts in a professional manner
  • Manage personal workflow efficiently, proactively resolving issues and seeking guidance from supervisors when necessary
  • Demonstrate reliability by meeting established attendance and punctuality standards
  • Comply with all safety and security protocols to ensure a safe working environment
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support team and organizational goals

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge
  • Minimum 3 years of AV Engineer experience
  • Proficiency with standard Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • AutoCAD and/or Visio drawing capabilities
  • Audio DSP programming and gain structure (Biamp, Extron DMP, QSC Core)
  • Crestron and Extron Nomenclature
  • Network Topology, IP addressing, Multicast Systems
  • Certifications: CTS, Crestron DMC-E, Extron AV Associate, Biamp Tesira Forte
  • In depth experience in the analysis, design, implementation and support of medium to large scale AV projects
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals

Salary

The typical salary range for this role is:

$80,000-$120,000 annually

What Sets You Apart
  • Dante Audio, Crestron NVX, AVB
  • CTSI or CTSD, Crestron DMC-E, Extron AV Associate, Biamp Tesira Forte

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