Senior AV Design Engineer

Gigantes Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Retirement Planning — Simple IRA 3%

Generous PTO

Modern facilities

Job summary

Gigantes Group is seeking a Senior AV Design Engineer to lead AV design and integration efforts across corporate, education, healthcare, and worship projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role requires hands-on engineering leadership from concept through commissioning and final execution, with on-site work five days a week.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing commercial AV systems, strong client-facing communication, and familiarity with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron platforms.

Qualifications

• CTS-D strongly preferred.
• Proven track record designing commercial AV systems across corporate, higher education, healthcare, and houses of worship.
• Excellent client-facing communication, team-first attitude, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate client requirements and project scope into CAD/Visio signal flow drawings, riser diagrams, and detailed equipment lists.
• Compute heat loads, power consumption, conduit sizes, and structural requirements for AV integrations.
• Perform system commissioning, on-site troubleshooting, and optimization prior to handover.
• Interface and design control systems using Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and FireAmp.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales, project management, and field technicians to deliver projects end-to-end.

Skills

Heat/power load calculations

Control system architectures (Q-SYS, C

Audio DSP setup/programming

Education

CTS-D certification preferred

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

Extron

Job description

Base Salary: $95,000 – $125,000+ (commensurate with experience) + Annual Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are an established, fast-growing AV Design-Build Integrator with a 27-year track record of delivering top-tier commercial AV solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region. From corporate headquarters and higher education to healthcare facilities and houses of worship, we pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, modern facility capabilities, and a tight-knit, collaborative culture.

We are seeking a Senior AV Design Engineer to join our team on-site. In this key technical leadership role, you will own projects from initial concept through engineering design, commissioning, and final execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design: Translate client requirements and project scope into comprehensive CAD/Visio signal flow drawings, riser diagrams, and detailed equipment lists.
• Technical Calculations: Accurately calculate heat loads, power consumption/loads, conduit capacities, and structural requirements for complex AV integrations.
• Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Perform system commissioning, advanced troubleshooting, and optimization on-site prior to final handover.
• Control Systems Integration: Interface with and design systems using control platforms such as Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and FireAmp.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Serve as a technical subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring junior engineering and field staff through complex technical challenges.
• End-to-End Delivery: Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and field technicians to ensure seamless project execution from scope through sign-off.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design) strongly preferred.
• Experience: Proven track record designing commercial AV systems across diverse verticals (corporate, higher ed, healthcare, house of worship).
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with heat/power load calculations, control system architectures (Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron), and audio DSP setup/programming.
• In-Office Collaboration: Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week at our state-of-the‑art facility to collaborate closely with the physical design and build teams.
• Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing communication, team-first attitude, and strong leadership capabilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: $95K–$125K+ base salary, plus an annual performance bonus based on company benchmarks.
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: 100% company-covered health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Retirement Planning: Simple IRA with a 3% company match.
• Generous PTO: Pooled PTO package starting at 13 days after Year 1 (with 6 days available after just 6 months).
• Work Environment: A stable, highly collaborative, 15+ person team environment with newly expanded facilities to handle larger, high-profile projects.