Audio Visual Field Engineer

MidPoint Technology Group; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MidPoint Technology Group is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Audio Visual team on commercial projects across the DMV. The role combines field work with office duties, focusing on commissioning, programming with the programming team, configuration, and documentation management.

Responsibilities include field closeout, DSP file tuning, networked AV configurations, testing, and training material creation. Crestron proficiency is required; CTS credentials and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or CTS preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years with direct experience in AV and system commissioning.
• CTS-I or CTS-D is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Field closeout and commissioning of complex audiovisual and control systems.
• Creation, modification, and tuning of audio DSP files for manufacturers and testing.
• Configure equipment for networking, video conferencing, and AV switching effects.
• Test and troubleshoot full system functionality and quality control of integrated AV systems.
• Document system configurations and commissioning reports; review drawings for as-built accuracy.

Skills

Crestron

AMX

Extron

QSC

Biamp

Networking

Video over IP

Video conferencing

Documentation

Communication

Education

Technical degree

CTS preferred

Tools

Crestron

Extron

AMX

Biamp

QSC

Job description

MidPoint is a growing mid-sized regional low voltage integrator focused on commercial projects throughout the DMV. We are looking for a Field Engineer to support our Audio Visual team. This role would be working both in the field and in the office with a focus on system commissioning, programming (in conjunction with our programming team), configuration, and documentation management.

Duties

Field closeout & commissioning of complex audiovisual & control systems

Creation, modification, and system tuning of audio DSP files for various manufacturers (Biamp, QSC, Polycom, BSS, Extron, Crestron, Clearone), and ability to test and troubleshoot.

Configuration of equipment for networking components, video conferencing, audio & video switching, projection, displays, video walls, cameras, microphones, audio DSP, etc.

Use of laptop and test equipment to ensure proper installation and quality control of integrated AV systems. Full system functionality testing and troubleshooting.

Networking experience and ability to configure networked AV devices, networked audio (AVB, Dante, etc.), Video over IP (NVX, Evertz, SVSI, NAV, etc.), video conferencing endpoints (Cisco, Polycom, Lifesize) and unified communication platforms (Zoom, Bluejeans, Google).

Client training and demonstration experience and education. Creating, reviewing, and completing training manuals if required.

Proficiency in control system configuration for Crestron will be required

Work with engineering team & management to continuously develop internal commissioning documents, best practices, and standards.

Document system configurations, and commissioning reports, review redline drawings for as-built accuracy, communicate punch lists, daily reports & programming coordination details.

Perform system evaluations of engineering schematics & field drawings / documents. Site visits and documentation as needed.

Assist with project closeout documentation and obtaining customer acceptance forms.

Skills

Experience with deploying control systems including Crestron, AMX, Extron, & QSC and associated software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong proficiency for cable terminations including audio, video, Category cabling, fiber, and control

Technical degree or CTS preferred. Minimum of 3 years with direct experience in AV and system commissioning. CTS-I or CTS-D is a bonus.

Certifications from Crestron, Extron, AMX, Biamp, QSC, Polycom, and others is a plus

Self-motivated with strong communication skills and attention to detail

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs independently and working at height as needed.