AV Design Engineer - 173977

ZP Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is actively seeking an AV Engineer to design and implement advanced audio/visual systems. The role involves creating CAD-based drawing packages, BOMs, and integration of videoconferencing technologies, with hands-on collaboration with the installation team.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree with 5+ years of experience, knows IT/telecom/audiovisual standards, and can estimate costs and schedule work for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment beneficial.
• Experience developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Create drawing packages and BOMs in CAD.
• Design and test videoconferencing and AV technologies.
• Design AV systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems.
• Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support.

Skills

Time management

Project planning

Sales engineering support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a AV Engineer that will primarily support a team of engineers. The AV Engineer is responsible for preparing and performing AV Design solutions, participate in an office setting, and occasionally helping the installation team. This is a great opportunity in the Mclean, Virginia area, or relocation to Stuttgart, Germany. This role requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Responsibilities for the AV Engineer

• Creating Drawing Packages and Bill of Materials in CAD
• Design and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies and A/V based collaboration technologies
• Design of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems
• Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support

Required Qualifications for the AV Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering
• Developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies
• Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objective
• Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software

Compensation for the AV Engineer

• Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/29/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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