AV Design Engineer

LINX; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Cell phone allowance

Health, Dental and Vision

FS/HSAs

Paid holidays

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LINX Multimedia in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Design Engineer to own AV system design and estimating from qualification to handoff. You’ll work independently with sales and operations, ensuring buildable, consultant-compliant designs and accurate bills of materials.

The role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, CTS certification, and 3–6 years’ AV design/estimating experience. Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating platforms is expected, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• 3–6 years of AV system design or estimating experience.
• CTS required; CTS‑D preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to carry an independent project workload and meet committed dates.
• Strong written communication — scopes and estimates are read by clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Own system design and estimating for assigned projects end‑to‑end, from qualification through handoff.
• Produce complete and accurate bills of material and cost estimates, including freight, labor, and project‑specific expenses.
• Develop original system designs from client requirements, and build to consultant‑specified designs where they exist.
• Write scopes of work with technical descriptions that hold up in contract and in the field.
• Identify scope and specification gaps before they reach estimate or installation, and resolve them with the account executive or client.
• Run site walk‑throughs and technical review meetings independently.
• Support account executives in requirements gathering and client‑facing technical discussion.
• Coordinate directly with consultants, vendors, general contractors, and electrical contractors on assigned projects.
• Price and document change orders for the Operations team.
• Transition completed design packages to the Project Manager and installation team.
• Apply LINX design standards, and flag where a standard is missing or no longer fits.

Skills

Strong written communication

Independent workload

Project ownership

Education

4-year degree and/or equivalent related experience

CTS required; CTS-D preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating platforms

Job description

About LINX Multimedia LINX Multimedia is a technology integrator that designs and installs integrated audio/visual systems for organizations that need sophisticated technology that is simple to operate. We’re Colorado’s largest AV integrator, and we have the ability to group our services with LINX’s structured cabling and security solutions offerings for added client convenience in technology integration projects. Headquartered in Denver, LINX was started in 2003 and our annual revenues exceed $95M.

About LINX Multimedia LINX Multimedia is a technology integrator that designs and installs integrated audio/visual systems for organizations that need sophisticated technology that is simple to operate. We’re Colorado’s largest AV integrator, and we have the ability to group our services with LINX’s structured cabling and security solutions offerings for added client convenience in technology integration projects. Headquartered in Denver, LINX was started in 2003 and our annual revenues exceed $95M.

Job Description

The Design Engineer owns AV system design and estimating for standard projects, from opportunity qualification through handoff to Operations. This individual carries an independent workload without day-to-day supervision and is accountable for the accuracy and buildability of everything that leaves their desk. The role requires knowledge of product functionality and installation best practices sufficient both to build to consultant‑driven designs and to develop original designs from client requirements. The Design Engineer works directly with the sales and operations teams and maintains effective working relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.

Career Progression

Advancement to Senior Design Engineer is earned by taking on large, complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, becoming a dependable technical reviewer of other engineers’ work, and holding CTS‑D certification.

Responsibilities

• Own system design and estimating for assigned projects end‑to‑end, from qualification through handoff.
• Produce complete and accurate bills of material and cost estimates, including freight, labor, and project‑specific expenses.
• Develop original system designs from client requirements, and build to consultant‑specified designs where they exist.
• Write scopes of work with technical descriptions that hold up in contract and in the field.
• Identify scope and specification gaps before they reach estimate or installation, and resolve them with the account executive or client.
• Run site walk‑throughs and technical review meetings independently.
• Support account executives in requirements gathering and client‑facing technical discussion.
• Coordinate directly with consultants, vendors, general contractors, and electrical contractors on assigned projects.
• Price and document change orders for the Operations team.
• Transition completed design packages to the Project Manager and installation team.
• Apply LINX design standards, and flag where a standard is missing or no longer fits.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• 3–6 years of AV system design or estimating experience.
• CTS required; CTS‑D preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to carry an independent project workload and meet committed dates.
• Strong written communication — scopes and estimates are read by clients and contractors.

Pay Rate

$85,000 - $100,000 base annual salary

TEAMLINX Offers Great Benefits Including

• 401K with 50% employer match up to first 4%
• Cell phone allowance
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending and/or Health Savings Accounts
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) combining sick pay and vacation days
• Career growth opportunities

Posting Deadline

This job posting is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.