AV/IT Project Engineer: Design, Commission & Lead

Avidex; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer

120 hours PTO (accrued)

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Avidex is seeking an AV/IT Project Engineer to support design, planning, implementation, and commissioning of audiovisual and IT systems. You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, field engineers, and stakeholders to deliver projects within scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Responsibilities include developing drawings, defining technical requirements, estimating costs, and troubleshooting systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in technology, engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 2+ years of AV/IT design or engineering experience.
• Experience producing technical drawings and documentation for architectural or construction projects.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting AV/IT systems.
• Knowledge of AV/IT installation practices, tools, test equipment, IBC, and NEC requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• CTS certification or ability to obtain within six months; CTS-I or CTS-D preferred.
• CompTIA A+ certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support AV/IT projects from system design and planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop technical drawings and documentation, including plans, elevations, diagrams, and equipment schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams to define scope, technical requirements, schedules, resource needs, and project risks.
• Support cost estimates, site surveys, bid reviews, take-offs, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate AV/IT requirements with architectural, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and acoustic considerations.
• Troubleshoot, test, and commission AV/IT systems in partnership with field and integration teams.
• Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects and support successful system completion and client acceptance.
• Follow applicable safety standards and project-site requirements.

Skills

AV/IT design

Technical drawings

System commissioning

Project planning

Cost estimating

Construction drawings

Installation standards

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Avidex is seeking an AV/IT Project Engineer to support design, planning, implementation, and commissioning of audiovisual and IT systems. You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, field engineers, and stakeholders to deliver projects within scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Responsibilities include developing drawings, defining technical requirements, estimating costs, and troubleshooting systems.