AV Commissioning Engineer - CEDIA

McGinley Support Services; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AV Commissioning Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves collaborating closely with project managers and engineers to commission advanced AV systems, including cinema surround systems and smart home technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment setup, programming, and providing frontline support to clients post-installation. If you have a strong technical background in AV systems and enjoy a hands-on role with opportunities for growth, this position offers an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AV systems and ability to delegate tasks.
• Strong understanding of AV technical drawings and network setups.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Cinema surround systems and programming Savant and Crestron systems.
• Collaborating with AV Project Manager and third-party teams for project success.

Skills

AV Cinema Systems Knowledge

Understanding AV Technical Drawings

Network Configuration

Delegation Skills

Tools

Savant Systems

Lutron Homeworks QS, QSX, Ra2

Crestron Toolbox

Job description

AV Commissioning Engineer - This position will see you working with the Lead AV Engineer, PM & other junior AV engineers to get you what you need to be able to commission any systems in the timeframe laid out by the PM. You should be hands-on but also able to delegate so you can concentrate on commissioning whenever needed. The role will be an evolving position responding to the requirements of the company, however, the main duties will include:

1. Working closely with the AV Project Manager, engineers & third-party teams to get you what you need to commission ahead of attending site.
2. Working with the Lead AV Engineer to ensure equipment is correctly set up before you get to site; otherwise, you may be required to do this, i.e., AVRs, screens, etc.
3. Commissioning of Cinema surround systems/DSPs.
4. Programming of Savant Systems.
5. Programming of Lutron Homeworks QS, QSX, Ra2.
6. Commissioning of Crestron (use of toolbox, debugger).
7. Programming of Crestron.
8. Working with PM to produce I/O lists and help with engineering schematics as they are produced.
9. Front line support with PM for clients after the system is handed over or in finishing stages when the client may be calling, messaging, etc.
10. Good understanding of Networks, VLANs, able to use a laptop, VPN, etc. to diagnose issues with systems, able to set up static IPs on equipment & commission systems out of the box from default IPs.

Experience Required:

1. Good knowledge of AV Cinema systems & Surround sound.
2. Able to read & understand AV technical drawings & schematics.

YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE UK AND ALLOWED TO WORK HERE LEGALLY AND SHOW A CLEARLY DEFINED SKILL SET WITHIN THE CV.