Base Salary: $95,000 – $125,000+ (commensurate with experience) + Annual Bonus
About the Opportunity
We are an established, fast-growing AV Design-Build Integrator with a 27-year track record of delivering top-tier commercial AV solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region. From corporate headquarters and higher education to healthcare facilities and houses of worship, we pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, modern facility capabilities, and a tight-knit, collaborative culture.
We are seeking a Senior AV Design Engineer to join our team on-site. In this key technical leadership role, you will own projects from initial concept through engineering design, commissioning, and final execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering & Design: Translate client requirements and project scope into comprehensive CAD/Visio signal flow drawings, riser diagrams, and detailed equipment lists.
- Technical Calculations: Accurately calculate heat loads, power consumption/loads, conduit capacities, and structural requirements for complex AV integrations.
- Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Perform system commissioning, advanced troubleshooting, and optimization on-site prior to final handover.
- Control Systems Integration: Interface with and design systems using control platforms such as Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and FireAmp.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Serve as a technical subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring junior engineering and field staff through complex technical challenges.
- End-to-End Delivery: Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and field technicians to ensure seamless project execution from scope through sign-off.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certification: CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design) strongly preferred.
- Experience: Proven track record designing commercial AV systems across diverse verticals (corporate, higher ed, healthcare, house of worship).
- Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with heat/power load calculations, control system architectures (Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron), and audio DSP setup/programming.
- In-Office Collaboration: Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week at our state-of-the‑art facility to collaborate closely with the physical design and build teams.
- Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing communication, team-first attitude, and strong leadership capabilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: $95K–$125K+ base salary, plus an annual performance bonus based on company benchmarks.
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: 100% company-covered health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Retirement Planning: Simple IRA with a 3% company match.
- Generous PTO: Pooled PTO package starting at 13 days after Year 1 (with 6 days available after just 6 months).
- Work Environment: A stable, highly collaborative, 15+ person team environment with newly expanded facilities to handle larger, high-profile projects.