AV Estimator

Recruiting USA; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one benefits

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with match

Travel support

Professional development

Job summary

Recruiting USA seeks a Systems Engineer / Estimator to join our team, delivering sophisticated AV and lighting systems for luxury residences across the Tri-State area. You will engineer complete systems, review designs, and prevent costly mistakes before projects break ground.

This dual role combines engineering and estimating, with hands-on proposal work, pricing, and cross-team collaboration from proposal through handoff; day-one benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of Crestron, NVX, amplifiers, signal flow, audio design, video distribution, lighting systems, networking, and system architecture.
• Engineering, system design, or estimating background within AV integration.
• 5–10+ years of experience in luxury residential integration strongly preferred.
• Stable work history with long tenure; long-term team member sought.
• Ability to identify engineering problems before they become installation issues.
• Strong written communication skills for polished proposals.
• Client-facing professionalism with high-end clientele.

Responsibilities

• Review project designs and engineer complete, correctly specified AV, lighting, and network systems.
• Verify equipment compatibility and properly size systems to match project requirements.
• Produce detailed proposals and accurate pricing using Word and Excel.
• Catch and correct engineering issues before installation.
• Work closely with design, sales, and project management teams to ensure engineering accuracy from proposal through handoff.

Skills

Crestron

NVX

Amplifiers

Signal flow

Audio design

Video distribution

Lighting systems

Networking

System architecture

Estimating

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a Platinum-level Crestron dealer — among the top 20 worldwide — and a Lutron Diamond Dealer, delivering sophisticated smart home and AV systems to luxury residences throughout the Tri-State area. We're seeking a Systems Engineer / Estimator to join our team. This is not a traditional estimating role: you will function as both engineer and estimator, reviewing project designs, engineering complete AV and lighting systems, and preventing costly mistakes before projects ever break ground.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Engineering: Review project designs and engineer complete, correctly specified AV, lighting, and network systems.
• Equipment Verification: Verify equipment compatibility and properly size systems to match project requirements.
• Proposals & Pricing: Produce detailed proposals and prepare accurate pricing using Microsoft Word and Excel — our proposals are highly customized rather than template-driven.
• Quality Control: Catch and correct engineering issues before installation — for example, undersized amplifiers, missing I/O cards, or incorrect hardware selections.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with the design, sales, and project management teams to ensure engineering accuracy from proposal through handoff.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong technical understanding of Crestron, NVX, amplifiers, signal flow, audio design, video distribution, lighting systems, networking, and system architecture.
• Engineering, system design, or estimating background within AV integration.
• 5–10+ years of experience in luxury residential integration strongly preferred.
• Stable work history with long tenure at previous employers — we invest heavily in training and are looking for a long-term team member, not a short-term stop.
• Ability to identify engineering problems before they become installation issues.
• Strong written communication skills for producing polished, client-ready proposals.
• Client-facing professionalism and comfort working with a discerning, high-end clientele.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay: $110,000 - $150,000
• Day-One Benefits: Medical insurance, company vehicle, company phone, laptop, and company credit card — all from day one, with no waitingperiod.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Insperity (PEO), comparable to Fortune 500 companies — plus travel, cell phone, and rental car discounts.
• 401(k): Eligible after one year, with a 4% company match and immediate vesting — no vesting schedule.
• Travel Support: Company vehicle and credit card, hotel stays, meals, and a $150/night overnight bonus for Hamptons-area projects — you'll never need to use a personal vehicle.
• Professional Development: Ongoing support for professional certifications and continuing education.