AV Engineering Specialist

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced AV Engineering Specialist to support Facilities Management by maintaining enterprise AV systems across classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums and events. You will design, deploy, and troubleshoot AV infrastructure and work with internal teams to deliver reliable communication technology.

The ideal candidate has extensive AV technician/field engineer background, strong project and timeline management, and hands-on AMX/Crestron/QSYS

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant AV experience, or 5 years with Associate's degree, or 3 years with Bachelor's degree.
• Strong ability to manage projects and complex timelines.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise-level AV systems such as AV control, conferencing, and broadcasting equipment.
• Background in installing or operating cable TV, control systems, or related equipment; certifications preferred.
• Excellent customer service and experience supporting live events.

Responsibilities

• Support technical operations for Facilities Management and ensure reliable AV systems in classrooms, conference rooms, and events.
• Design, deploy, and maintain AV infrastructure and equipment across institutional spaces.
• Provide project management, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance for AV solutions.
• Maintain and design AV solutions for institutional and event operations; support TOC and live productions.
• Operate and troubleshoot Audio/Video systems and provide conferencing support for UTTV/Creative Services.
• Assist Management with assigned tasks and projects as required.

Skills

AV Technician

Project management

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Live events support

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree electronics

Bachelor's degree electronics

Tools

AMX

Crestron

QSYS

Extron

Job description

The AV Engineering Specialists supports the technical operations of Facilities Management by ensuring the reliable performance of the institutional cable and IPTV, Free to Guest and On Demand TV systems, audiovisual control systems. As part of a service-focused technical environment, the AV Engineering Specialists plays a key role in maintaining and designing the audio/video capabilities for classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums and institutional events. The AV Engineering Specialists works closely with internal teams and clients to deliver dependable operational support.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this setting, the AV Engineering Specialists contributes to a strong technical infrastructure that supports communication, education, and collaboration across the organization. The AV Engineering Specialists are essential to maintaining the technology that enables seamless information sharing and institutional learning.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience as an AV Technician / Field Engineer and the ability to manage projects and complex timelines. Ability to maintain and troubleshoot enterprise-level Audio Visual systems. AMX, Crestron or QSYS programming experience recommended, detail-oriented, skilled in audiovisual systems, and experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting videoconference, multimedia, or broadcast technologies. A background in installing or operating cable TV, control systems, or related equipment is valuable, as are any certifications in audiovisual technologies or electronics. Strong customer service skills and experience supporting live events.

This role requires strong engineering, design, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities. We are seeking a candidate with broad, field engineer level experience who can introduce new expertise, drive innovation, and provide deeper technical capability to the team.

The salary range is $60,500 - $75,500 - $90,500

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm; some after-hours and occasional weekend work may occur.

Work location: Facility Center and other locations based on project needs.

Why Us?

Joining MD Anderson means contributing to an institution committed to advancing cancer care through innovation, education, and patient support. In this role, you will support critical communication and learning technologies while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-level audiovisual systems.

MD Anderson offers long-term career development, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Provides the necessary technical knowledge and skills required to support project management, operations and maintenance of Cable TV, RF&IPTV, FTG and On Demand TV equipment, Multimedia, Streaming Video, AV Control Systems, and related equipment to meet manufacturers, FCC, rules & regulations, and established Avixa Industry Standards for the above systems.

Audio Visual, Broadcast and Conferencing support Project Management, Maintains and Design Audio Visual Solutions for Institutional and Event Operations clients.

Multimedia Audio/Video systems maintenance, commissioning and installation Maintain, Configure, Troubleshoot and Install, Audio Visual systems for institutional and Event Operations clients.

Audio/Video systems operations Operate in a knowledgeable and efficient manner, all Audio Visual equipment and systems used in daily TOC and Event Operations activities.

Television engineering support for television productions Engineering support for UTTV, Creative Services and Event Operations productions

Other duties as required Assist Management Team with assigned tasks and projects as required.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Electronics discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Electronics discipline.

Work Experience

• Required: 7 years Relevant experience. or
• Required: 5 years Relevant experience with Associate's degree. or
• Required: 3 years Relevant experience with Bachelor's degree. or

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE) Certification by the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) as a Senior Broadcast Television Engineer
• Preferred: Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Society of Cable Television Engineers (SCTE) as a Senior Cable Technician.
• Preferred: Avixa CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D and other related AV Certification
• Preferred: Crestron, AMX, Extron, Biamp and Q-Sys Lua programming

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html