Audio Visual Field Engineer

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

Job summary

MidPoint Technology Group in Columbia, MD is seeking a Field Engineer to support our Audio Visual team, focusing on system commissioning, programming with our team, configuration, and documentation management. Duties include field closeout, commissioning of AV and control systems, testing and tuning DSPs, configuring networking and video/ conferencing, and generating commissioning reports.

Requirements include experience with Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, CTS preferred (CTS-I/CTS-D bonus), and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years with direct experience in AV and system commissioning.
• CTS-I or CTS-D is a bonus.
• Technical degree or CTS preferred.
• Certifications from Crestron, Extron, AMX, Biamp, QSC, Polycom, and others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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

Crestron control

Extron control

AMX control

QSC hardware

communication skills

Cable terminations

Field commissioning

CTS certification

Education

Technical degree or CTS

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.