Audio Visual Installation Technician

NPi Systems; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPi Systems is seeking an Audio-Visual Systems Engineer to produce precise AutoCAD shop drawings for comprehensive A/V deployments across healthcare, corporate, hospitality and educational venues.

You will coordinate with IT, electrical and architectural teams to ensure seamless AV integration, perform pre-install walkthroughs, and aid in commissioning while training staff and clients on system operation.

Qualifications

• CTS-D certification preferred
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Excel, Word
• Experience in Audio Visual Engineering
• Able to provide EASE analysis
• Team-player and customer-focused

Responsibilities

• Design and produce AutoCAD shop drawings for large A/V systems
• Coordinate with electrical, IT, and other trades for A/V integration
• Conduct pre-install walkthroughs to identify potential issues
• Train technical team on job requirements
• Troubleshoot A/V systems as needed
• Assist in final commissioning and testing of A/V systems
• Train clients on completed A/V system functions
• Ensure all work meets contract specifications and client needs
• Stay up-to-date with manufacturers and vendors for system optimization

Skills

AV Engineering

CTS-D preferred

EASE analysis

Customer focus

Team player

Presentation skills

Vendor relations

Q-Sys knowledge

Crestron programming

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

The Audio-Visual Systems Engineer is responsible for producing clear and technically accurate AutoCAD shop drawings for audiovisual systems. This position will also orchestrate and prioritize timely deployments of large A/V systems and equipment refresh projects in a variety of settings, (healthcare, corporate offices, hospitality, Educational and sports & entrainment venues).

A Glimpse of What You’ll Do

• Work with CAD systems to analyze and design systems such as, Large Scale Sound, Audio Visual, IPTV Systems, Production intercom, A/V Cabling, Digital Signage, Videowall System, Production Video
• Assist in bid specification work by extracting information from plans and specifications for pricing and quoting purposes. Originate RFI’s as needed
• Complete project deliverables per scope and schedule commitments including shop drawings and job specific training manuals
• Provide the following drawing types as specifically related to audiovisual:

Elevations (room, rack, and other required layouts)

Single Line (signal flow) diagrams

Electrical and Structural requirements for A/V Devices

• Coordinate with other trades for accurate A/V integration into IT, electrical, fire, security, structural and architectural design teams as required
• Conduct pre-install walkthroughs to identify potential issues if/where required
• Facilitate improvements on installation processes
• Train technical team on job requirements where needed
• Troubleshoot A/V systems if/as required
• Assist in final commissioning and testing of A/V systems if/where required
• Train clients on completed A/V system functions and limitations
• Ensure all work exceeds the contract specifications and specific client needs
• Conduct research, stay up to date and collaborates with manufacturers, vendors and colleagues in the design, planning and implementation of A/V systems

What You Bring

• Customer/Client Focus
• Team-player
• Experience in Audio Visual Engineering
• CTS-D certification preferred
• Able to provide EASE analysis
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Excel, Word required
• Experienced in working with major AV Suppliers/Manufacturer Equipment/Materials
• Basic knowledge of Q-Sys, digital consoles, Extron, BSS, Crestron programming
• Good verbal and written presentation skills