Audio Visual (A/V) EngineerÂ
Audio Visual (A/V) EngineerÂ
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Title: Audio Visual (A/V) Engineer
Employment Type: Contract
Term: 1 Year
Location: Virginia
Work Arrangement : Onsite
Job Summary
The Audiovisual Engineer is responsible for the design installation maintenance and administration of AV systems ensuring reliable high-quality audio and visual experiences. This role involves both technical expertise and collaboration to support various needs including instructional delivery events and day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Implementation:
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborating with diverse stakeholders (e.g. faculty staff administrators) to assess AV needs and recommend solutions.
- Working with vendors to manage installations service issues and procurement.
- Communicating effectively (written and oral) with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continuous Improvement:
Qualifications
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in AV systems design installation maintenance and support. Experience working in an educational corporate or institutional setting is often preferred.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) required.
- Crestron Digital Media Certification-Engineer (DMC-E-4K) desirable.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AV systems and components (e.g. projectors displays microphones speakers control systems like Crestron Extron AMX).
- Understanding of signal transmission AV over IP technologies and networking concepts related to AV systems.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving AV hardware and software problems.
- Experience with various video conferencing and streaming platforms (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Teams Webex).
- Ability to read and understand architectural and AV system drawings including creating wiring diagrams.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Physical Demands
- The role may require occasional lifting and moving of AV equipment (up to 50 lbs) climbing ladders and working in tight spaces to install and troubleshoot systems.
This is a general template for an Audiovisual Engineer position. Certifications like CTS can significantly enhance job prospects and career growth in the AV industry particularly for higher-level engineering and technician roles.
Employment Type
Full-time
