Engineer, Senior Project

AVI-SPL, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits, including vision and dental

Paid holidays and PTO

Dynamic company culture

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

AVI-SPL, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Dubai to oversee technical delivery for AV Integration projects. You will manage project documentation, ensure feasibility, and guide teams through installation phases.

The ideal candidate will have advanced AV programming skills and a strong background in project management. Benefits include medical coverage, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets company standards.
• AVIXIA CTS-I Certification is a must.
• Seven or more years in AV system design, integration, or field support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical delivery of AV Integration projects.
• Provide guidance and resolve technical questions.
• Lead/oversee commissioning efforts for high-profile installations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Formal education in Electronics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

DSP programming tools

AV control programming

Job description

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will oversee the technical delivery of our largest and most complex AV Integration projects. You will review new projects, finalizing documentation such as the bill of materials, drawings, infrastructure requirements, and network coordination in preparation for installation and commissioning. During project implementation, you will provide guidance and resolve technical questions with all project team resources including project management, fabrication, and field teams.

Day‑To‑Day Responsibilities

• Review the preliminary design documents including Scope of Work (SOW) and contract to validate quality, completeness, feasibility, and identify technical or logistical challenges
• Address concerns with team during kickoff meetings and correct initial-design gaps
• Create required engineering documents working with CAD Team (e.g. infrastructure drawings/floor plans, ceiling plans, equipment placement, riser diagrams, elevations)
• Generate cable pull sheets and network coordination
• Perform calculations including heat and power calculations, and structural needs.
• Finalize the Bill of Materials by auditing and approving line items once the design is complete

Project Support

• Provide Project Manager with engineering documents required for submittal packages
• Work with Operations to monitor project budgets and identify personnel needs for installation.
• Provide technical updates to the Project Manager regarding project progress and challenges.
• Assemble technical closeout documentation including as-built drawings and programming files

Field and Vendor Collaboration

• Assist with project handoffs to the installation team through carefully crafted documentation
• Collaborate with the commissioning and programming team creating checklists, commissioning guides, and field documentation
• Aid in troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during the installation and commissioning phases.
• Collect final drawings with red-line revisions and request as-built development
• Travel to job sites to support installation teams acting as the senior technical resource when required.

Senior-Level Expectations

• Lead/oversee commissioning efforts for high-profile installations, ensuring seamless integration of systems and providing advanced troubleshooting for unique or custom setups.
• Serve as the final technical authority resolving issues escalated that cannot be addressed by junior engineers in the region. Take ownership in customer-facing escalation resolutions.
• Work with operational leadership identifying and addressing inefficiencies, training gaps and standards development.
• Regularly review the work of junior project engineers providing structured feedback and guidance on adhering to our playbook, quality, and design standards.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

Additional Considerations

• Work hours may vary based on client requirements and project needs.
• Travel to job sites is required, sometimes with short notice, to support field operations.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities while managing multiple large projects effectively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets company standards.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced computer skills for designing, configuring, and operating AV equipment.
• Proficiency with test and calibration methodologies for AV systems.
• Extensive experience with DSP programming including the ability to lead configuration efforts.
• Foundational AV control programming knowledge ability to use debugger and troubleshooting of code from any of AMX, Crestron, Extron, or Q‑SYS.
• Ability to create and use a test plan reporting the nature of any issues.
• AVIXIA CTS‑I Certification.
• AVIXA ANP (Audio-Visual Network Professional) Certification (Cisco CCNA or similar may be considered in lieu of ANP).

Nice‑To‑Haves

• Formal education in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven or more total years of experience in AV system design, integration, or field support.
• Familiarity with AV/IT standards and emerging technologies such as AVoIP or unified communications platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex).
• Strong understanding of IP networking – Any specific certifications or training is a plus.
• Four or more relevant audio/DSP certifications (Biamp, Q‑SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure, etc.)
• Advanced Intelligent Camera System certification(s) (e.g., Crestron, Q‑SYS).

Why you’ll like working here

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

AVI‑SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI‑SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.