AV/IT Project Engineer: Design, Commission & Lead Projects

Avidex; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

PTO 120 hours

Paid holidays

Volunteer hours

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Avidex is hiring an Audiovisual (AV) Project Engineer in Lake Forest, CA. This role supports system design, planning, implementation, and commissioning of AV/IT solutions across projects, working with project managers, design teams, and field engineers.

The engineer provides technical expertise throughout the lifecycle, including estimation, documentation, and risk assessment. Travel to sites is possible as project needs require.

Qualifications

• 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/CTS-I/CTS-D certification or ability to obtain within six months; CTS-I or CTS-D preferred; CompTIA A+ within one year.

Responsibilities

• Support AV/IT projects from 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 with field and integration teams.
• Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects and support successful system completion and client acceptance.
• Follow safety standards and project-site requirements.

Skills

AV/IT design

Documentation

System commissioning

Project planning

Cost estimating

Construction drawings

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Managing multiple projects

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Avidex is hiring an Audiovisual (AV) Project Engineer in Lake Forest, CA. This role supports system design, planning, implementation, and commissioning of AV/IT solutions across projects, working with project managers, design teams, and field engineers.

The engineer provides technical expertise throughout the lifecycle, including estimation, documentation, and risk assessment. Travel to sites is possible as project needs require.