Senior AV (Audio/Visual) Design Engineer Job at Digital Consultants LLC in Alexa

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionLeading with our people, Digital Consultants' mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offer our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness, and Common Sense make working here more than a job, it's the Digital family.Position DescriptionDigital Consultants is seeking a Senior AV (Audio/Visual) Design Engineer to join our team! As a Senior AV Design Engineer at Digital Consultants, you will play a critical role in ensuring our clients have the audio/visual systems they need to succeed. You must have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues. You will assist in designing, purchasing, and installing AV equipment. To support various customers, you will Design, troubleshoot, and maintain various AV systems and provide basic programming support. You will draft documentation such as bills of materials, design documents, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, test plans, and cabling plans. You will lead the company efforts to design and bid AV hardware and software. You will conduct quality assurance checks, provide feedback to team members, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures. Ensuring adherence to quality standards will help Digital Consultants maintain its reputation as a provider of high-quality AV solutions.Position LocationDigital Consultants Headquarters with customer on-site support/reporting requirements throughout the DMV area with occasional travel outside of DMV area up to 10% may be required to visit customer sites, installs, designs, and attend conferences).Position Duties to include: Designing AV Systems: You will work with clients to understand their AV needs and design solutions to meet those needs. This may involve selecting and specifying AV equipment, designing AV systems and workflows, and creating schematics and diagrams.Upgrading and Enhancing AV Systems: You will be responsible for recommending and implementing upgrades and enhancements to AV systems, including new equipment, software, and workflows. This will involve staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends and recommending clients to improve their AV systems. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and help them achieve their goals through technological solutions.Installing AV Equipment: You will work with installation teams to ensure AV systems are installed properly and meet industry standards. This may involve overseeing installation projects, basic programming, testing, calibrating equipment, and training end-users.Troubleshooting and Maintaining AV Systems: You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues with AV systems, including hardware and software issues. This may involve troubleshooting audio and video signals, reviewing and debugging program code, updating firmware and software, and replacing faulty equipment.Creating Documentation: You will be responsible for creating documentation related to AV systems, including bills of materials, design documents, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, test plans, and cabling plans. This documentation will support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of AV systems.Providing Maintenance and Support: You will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and support for AV systems, including regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving assistance as needed.Ensuring Adherence to Quality Standards and Reviewing Project Deliverables: You will ensure that all AV system designs, installations, and documentation meet industry standards and best practices. You will also review project deliverables to ensure they meet client requirements and expectations.Assisting in Developing and Managing Project Plans: You will work closely with project managers to assist in developing and managing project plans for AV system installations and upgrades. This may involve coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, tracking project milestones, and communicating status updates. You will also help identify potential project risks and work with the project team to develop mitigation strategies.Requirements Minimum of current Secret clearance with ability to achieve DoD Top Secret ClearanceMust possess and maintain a clean driving record verified through a background screeningMust have valid Driver's LicenseAVIXA certification: CTS-DBiamp or other equivalent certificationMinimum of 3+ years of experience implementing AV/VTC systems for large multi-site organizationsExperience with Crestron, Extron, and AMX controllers and Cisco CodecsExperience fielding classified AV SystemsExperience with programming control systems and loading codeExperience in/with Federal project/program management office interfacing with project stakeholders to execute AV solutionsUnderstanding of OSI Layer 1-3 concepts and architectures (Physical, Data Link, Network)Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Project and Microsoft VisioDemonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience designing AV systemsSkilled in Microsoft VisioPreferred Skills: Experience in Fabrication (welding, drilling, etc.)Physical Position Requirements: The candidate, with or without reasonable accommodation, must physically be able to operate test equipment, machinery, and AV equipment; requires frequent physical hand dexterity and repetitive movements; may require the use of power and/or hand tools; must be able to identify colors visually; lift heavy loads up to 50 lbs.; may require extended periods sitting, standing, crawling in tight spaces if needed for cable work or installation tasks; work at heights using ladders or scaffolding; and will be required to drive a motor vehicle.If you have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to support our operations.As a federal contractor, Digital Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants job openings or applying for a position, please send an email to recruiting@digitalconsultants.org or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.