AV Design Engineer

TECHEAD; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer to join our client on a full-time, direct hire basis in Northern Virginia. This role involves end-to-end design, engineering, and documentation for diverse multimedia environments, including audio, video, VTC conferencing, broadcast, and control systems.

You will create CAD/BIM drawings, develop BOMs, and support field installations, testing, commissioning, and client training, while maintaining certifications and staying current with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated AV design and systems engineering experience.
• AVIXA CTS or CTS-D preferred; OSHA 10 or 30-Hour safety certification preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct project execution in line with SOW deliverables and contractual guidelines.
• Build precise equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to drive cost estimation and procurement.
• Draft structured testing, verification, and commissioning strategies tailored to contract specifications.
• Conduct site evaluations to inspect installation quality, assist with system programming and turn-on, execute commissioning, and lead hands-on client training.

Skills

AV design

Systems engineering

Field engineering

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Crestron

Extron

Job description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us atTECHEAD.com or onGlassdoor.

Onsite 4 days with travel | Northern VA

Full-time, Direct Hire

Techead is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer to join our client on a full-time, direct hire basis.

Key Accountabilities

• System Design & Engineering: Spearhead the end-to-end design, engineering, and document production for diverse multimedia environments—including audio, video, VTC conferencing, broadcast, networking, lighting, and control systems for small-to-medium engagements.
• Technical Documentation: Author detailed CAD/BIM drawing packages encompassing floor plans, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), room details, construction elevations, riser diagrams, and functional schematics.
• Continuous Skill Development: Maintain active industry certifications and keep pace with evolving trends across networking, AV, and broadcast technology ecosystems.

Core Project Responsibilities

• Scope Execution: Direct project execution in strict alignment with scope-of-work (SOW) deliverables and contractual guidelines.
• Estimation & Procurement: Build precise equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to drive cost estimation and procurement.
• System Validation: Draft structured testing, verification, and commissioning strategies tailored to contract specifications.
• Field Engineering & Client Delivery: Conduct site evaluations to inspect installation quality, assist with system programming and turn-on, execute commissioning, and lead hands-on client training.

Education & Experience

• Professional Background: 3+ years of dedicated AV design and systems engineering experience.
• Industry Certifications: AVIXA CTS or CTS-D preferred; OSHA 10 or 30-Hour safety certification preferred.
• Drafting Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• AV Architecture: Deep understanding of the operational principles, signal flow, and design logic for commercial audio/video environments.
• Integration Lifecycle Support: Proven capacity to generate clear schematics, material lists, and technical documentation across all project phases—from pre-sales proposals to final commissioning.
• Hardware & Control Ecosystems: Hands-on experience designing around major commercial control platforms (e.g., Crestron, Extron).
• Network Infrastructure: Solid grasp of core networking protocols and topologies, including VLANs, QoS, Multicast, Unicast, and general network architecture.
• Software & Communication: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite paired with clear, professional verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Field Readiness & Adaptability: Comfortable navigating active construction environments, applying analytical problem-solving under pressure, and maintaining schedule flexibility to meet project deadlines.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.