AV Design Engineer

Location Ellicott City
Discipline: Low Voltage
Salary: 90,000-120,000
Contact name: Tanzeem Syed

Contact email: tanzeem.syed@lesterhamilton.com
Published: about 11 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of experience in the commercial AV industry, specifically in AV system design

  • Strong understanding of AV technologies and products for commercial applications

  • Extensive knowledge of control systems, audio systems, projection and display solutions, matrix mixers/switchers, and soft-codec systems

  • Ability to read and interpret AV and architectural drawings, as well as system wiring diagrams

  • Knowledge of network infrastructure and AV system integration

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and other general PC-based applications

  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously

  • Capable of identifying and resolving client or internal team issues quickly and effectively

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing client needs and technologies

  • Motivated to learn about new AV technologies and solutions offered by the company.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues

Benefits

  • Benefits and Growth Opportunities

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company

  • Support for ongoing certifications and professional development in cybersecurity

  • Exposure to cutting-edge AV technologies in a growing and dynamic company

Responsibilities

  • Company seeks a highly qualified Audio-Visual Design Engineer responsible for designing AV systems that fulfill customer requirements as specified by the AV Presales team

  • This role provides complete system designs, including a Bill of Materials (BOM), scope of work (SOW), and project handoff details to ensure the project team executes the design effectively

  • The Audio-Visual Design Engineer will collaborate with presales, sales, and project management teams to support the overall project lifecycle

  • Design AV systems that meet customer use requirements based on information provided by the AV Pre-Sales team

  • Develop a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for AV projects, including components, hardware, prefabricated cables, and installation materials

  • Provide installation programming costs and detailed Scope of Work (SOW) alongside the BOM

  • Collaboration with Sales & Project Management

  • Provide presales and sales teams with technical design, bid/service contract pricing, and material/labor estimates

  • Ensure seamless communication with the Project Management team, providing detailed drawings and design intentions for successful project handoff

  • Work closely with the sales, presales, and project management teams to develop technical designs that align with customer expectations

  • Drawings and Documentation

  • Provide detailed architectural and system wiring diagrams

  • Prepare and review all necessary technical drawings for integration into project management processes

  • Technical Support

  • Offer technical assistance and guidance during the quoting process to ensure that proposals are competitive and meet customer needs

  • Assist with any adjustments required during the project execution phase based on client feedback or technical challenges

  • Process Improvement

  • Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements to optimize AV system designs, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and robust solutions

  • Keep updated with the latest AV technologies and industry standards to ensure the designed systems meet current trends and best practices