AV Systems Estimator & Design Engineer

Cochran Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

7 Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Cochran Inc. is seeking an AV Systems Estimator/Engineer in Seattle, WA, to manage projects from needs analysis to pre-engineering, estimating, proposals, and submission.

The role covers simple conference rooms to multi-room systems, requiring strong technical AV knowledge and customer service. You will work with internal engineering, installation staff, and clients on site, producing estimates at various development stages and supporting bid reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years working with Extron, Crestron, or AMX control systems.
• Three or more years of general AV industry experience preferred.
• Foundational understanding of integrated AV systems is highly valued.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical documents, and regulations.
• Proficient in writing reports and business correspondence.
• Capable of basic arithmetic operations including fractions, decimals, and standard units.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly learn and adapt to emerging technologies relevant to AV system design and integration.
• Create and maintain accurate, organized project documentation.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of technical control systems and networking protocols.
• Possess working knowledge of TCP/IP network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and wireless communication.
• Interpret and apply information from blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Use standard software tools for configuring DSPs and AV switchers effectively.
• Design and develop fully integrated AV systems that meet project requirements.
• Produce AV systems estimates at multiple stages of development, including rough order of magnitude, design-build, and hard specification estimates.
• Support bid analysis and actively contribute to bid reviews and proposal preparation.

Skills

AV system design

Client communication

Bid analysis

Estimating discipline

Project documentation

Reading blueprints

Education

BS/BA in Electrical/AV or related field

InfoComm CTS/CTS‑D

Extron/Crestron EAVA certifications

Tools

Bluebeam

Visio

CAD

Estimating software

Microsoft Word

Job description

Cochran Inc. is seeking an AV Systems Estimator/Engineer in Seattle, WA, to manage projects from needs analysis to pre-engineering, estimating, proposals, and submission.

The role covers simple conference rooms to multi-room systems, requiring strong technical AV knowledge and customer service. You will work with internal engineering, installation staff, and clients on site, producing estimates at various development stages and supporting bid reviews.