AV Design Engineer 3

Clear.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. seeks an experienced AV Design Engineer 3 to lead the design of sophisticated audiovisual systems for mission-critical environments.

You will translate client requirements from concept and site surveys through detailed design, documentation, and project delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all stages. You will design integrated AV networks, produce detailed drawings and BOMs, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, vendors and installation teams to ensure successful

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional AV design/engineering experience.
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Crestron, Extron or AMX platforms.
• Understanding of AV-over-IP and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated audiovisual systems including video conferencing, displays, video walls, audio, cameras and streaming solutions.
• Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings, schematics, system architectures and equipment layouts.
• Produce BOMs, technical specifications and complete AV design packages.
• Conduct site surveys and translate client requirements into practical AV solutions.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, vendors and installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Support system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and final acceptance.
• Design and integrate AV-over-IP and networked AV systems.
• Review designs for technical accuracy, performance, constructability and compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Crestron

Extron

AMX

AV-over-IP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer 3 to join a growing engineering team delivering sophisticated audiovisual solutions across complex, mission-critical environments.

This role will be responsible for taking AV requirements from concept and site survey through detailed design, documentation and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design integrated audiovisual systems including video conferencing, displays, video walls, audio, cameras and streaming solutions.
• Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings, schematics, system architectures and equipment layouts.
• Produce BOMs, technical specifications and complete AV design packages.
• Conduct site surveys and translate client requirements into practical AV solutions.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, vendors and installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Support system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and final acceptance.
• Design and integrate AV-over-IP and networked AV systems.
• Review designs for technical accuracy, performance, constructability and compliance with project requirements.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of professional AV design/engineering experience.
• Strong AutoCAD experience and ability to produce detailed technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Crestron, Extron and/or AMX platforms.
• Understanding of AV-over-IP, networking and digital signal distribution.
• Experience with audio, video, control, conferencing and display technologies.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and project delivery teams.

Preferred

• Experience within mission-critical, government, enterprise or large-scale commercial environments.
• Experience with security/clearance-sensitive projects.
• AV industry certifications such as CTS or related credentials.