Audio Visual Engineer

National Capitol Contracting; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

National Capitol Contracting, LLC in Arlington, VA, is seeking an Audiovisual (AV) Engineer to lead complex AV projects and provide engineering support for enterprise environments. This onsite role focuses on design, installation, testing, and operation of advanced AV systems and live productions.

You will manage teams, maintain documentation, develop vendor relationships, and ensure high-quality service delivery across conference spaces, studios, and event venues.

Competenze

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10+ years installing, integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting audiovisual systems and equipment.
• 5+ years designing AV systems and troubleshooting AV control systems.
• 5+ years of AV project management and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting live event productions (audio setup, recording, DSP, mic placement, sound reinforcement).
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee AV projects from planning to deployment and ongoing support.
• Maintain system diagrams, standards, procedures, and maintenance records.
• Develop relationships with AV manufacturers, vendors, integrators, and service providers.
• Lead and mentor a team of contract AV Technicians.
• Design, engineer, and support AV systems for conference rooms, studios, and event venues.
• Administer and troubleshoot Crestron-based control systems and related AV tech.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with AV equipment, control systems, audio, and video conferencing.
• Support fabrication, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of AV systems.
• Provide technical expertise for live events and multimedia productions.
• Conduct AV cost analysis and recommend system enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver AV services and projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards, security requirements, and best practices.

Conoscenze

AV system design

Project management

Customer service

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting AV

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Strumenti

Crestron control systems

CAD drawings

Descrizione del lavoro

National Capitol Contracting

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position located in Arlington, VA.

NCC is seeking an Audiovisual (AV) Engineer to provide technical leadership, project oversight, and engineering support for complex audiovisual systems and live production environments. This role is responsible for managing AV projects, leading technical teams, maintaining system documentation, developing vendor relationships, and ensuring the successful design, installation, operation, and support of enterprise AV solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of engineering expertise, project management experience, and customer-focused service delivery.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Oversee and manage technical audiovisual projects from planning and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Generate, maintain, and update system-wide technical documentation, including system diagrams, standards, operating procedures, and maintenance records.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with AV manufacturers, vendors, integrators, and service providers.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to a team of contract AV Technicians.
• Design, engineer, integrate, and support audiovisual systems for conference rooms, meeting spaces, studios, event venues, and other enterprise environments.
• Administer, troubleshoot, maintain, and support Crestron-based control systems and associated AV technologies, ensuring reliable system performance and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving AV equipment, control systems, audio systems, video conferencing platforms, and integrated technologies.
• Support the fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of audiovisual systems.
• Provide technical expertise and operational support for live events, presentations, recordings, broadcasts, and multimedia productions.
• Conduct AV cost analysis, evaluate technical solutions, and provide recommendations for system enhancements, upgrades, and technology investments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop technical solutions, and ensure successful delivery of AV services and projects.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security requirements, and industry best practices for audiovisual systems and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Must be able to pass a background & credit check).
• Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Radio/Television, Communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience installing, integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting audiovisual systems and equipment, including projectors, switchers, scalers, control systems, wireless microphones, lighting controllers, and touch-enabled technologies.
• 5+ years of experience designing AV systems and troubleshooting AV control systems.
• 5+ years of experience of AV Project Management and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting live event productions, including audio setup, recording, mixing, digital signal processing (DSP), microphone placement, signal flow management, acoustic analysis, and voice reinforcement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracts or federal customers.
• Experience with IP networking, CAD drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting VTC systems, streaming media, and multiple operating systems.
• Knowledge of Windows environments, storage and video production servers, asset management systems, and remote AV device management.
• IT support experience, including network and systems engineering.
• Certifications such as:
  • InfoComm CTS, CTS-D, and/or CTS-I certification.
  • Manufacturer certifications such as Biamp, ClearOne, Poly, Cisco/Tandberg, Shure, or similar technologies.
  • AMX, Crestron, and/or Extron control system certifications.

Compensation

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000.00. The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.

Equal Opportunity

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us and reference the position in your email.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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