Audio-Visual Design Engineer

Company: Security 101 - Corporate

Location: East Coast U.S.

Job Summary: Security 101 is seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Design Engineer to lead the design and engineering of commercial AV solutions from concept through commissioning. This role will support conference rooms, collaboration spaces, video conferencing, digital signage, sound reinforcement, AV-over-IP, and enterprise technology environments. The ideal candidate has strong AV systems design experience, networking knowledge, and the ability to develop complete engineering packages including system drawings, BOMs, rack elevations, and technical documentation. Experience with command-and-control or mission-critical environments is a plus but not required.

Salary and Benefits: Annual salary varies from $95,000-$125,000 exempt, commensurate with compensation aligned to the candidate's experience, technical capabilities, certifications, and industry knowledge. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, PTO and more. The Right Candidate: 3-5+ years of commercial AV design, systems engineering, or integration experience. Proven experience designing commercial AV systems from concept through implementation. Strong knowledge of audio, video, control systems, signal distribution, AV-over-IP, networking, and system integration. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, RFPs, and construction documents. Experience creating AV engineering documentation, including system drawings, signal flows, rack elevations, and BOMs. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to independently develop complete engineered solutions from customer requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Experience working with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Programming, Commissioning, and Field Teams. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam Revu, D-Tools, or similar AV design platforms preferred. AVIXA CTS-D, CTS, and/or manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Dante, Barco, etc.) preferred. Experience with mission-critical environments, enterprise AV-over-IP systems, large-scale video walls, and enterprise IT networks is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent AV engineering experience will be considered.

Responsibilities: Design and engineer complete commercial Audio Visual (AV) systems from concept through implementation and customer acceptance. Develop system architecture diagrams, signal-flow drawings, rack elevations, equipment layouts, and technical documentation. Create accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), equipment specifications, cable schedules, and network requirements. Design AV-over-IP, Unified Communications (UC), video conferencing, digital signage, sound masking, and sound reinforcement solutions. Engineer enterprise audio systems, including DSPs, microphones, loudspeakers, amplifiers, and networked audio technologies. Develop control-system architectures and functional requirements for AV programming and automation. Perform equipment rack, power, cooling, UPS, and infrastructure calculations. Review architectural, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, and IT drawings to ensure design coordination and project success. Partner with Sales teams to develop technically accurate and cost-effective AV solutions that align with customer requirements. Participate in customer discovery meetings, needs assessments, and solution presentations. Review RFPs, specifications, bid documents, and consultant designs to develop compliant system designs. Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and opportunities for value engineering. Produce complete AV engineering and construction-document packages, including submittals and as-built documentation. Respond to RFIs, review equipment substitutions, and support technical issue resolution throughout project execution. Collaborate with Project Managers, Field Technicians, Manufacturers, Consultants, Contractors, and Customer stakeholders. Support system commissioning, testing, punch-list resolution, and final customer acceptance. Coordinate technical requirements with enterprise IT teams and ensure AV systems are designed for operation within managed network environments. Maintain current knowledge of emerging AV, networking, collaboration, and visualization technologies to support innovative system designs. About Security 101: Security 101 is a provider of integrated electronic security solutions to a diversified set of commercial customers across multiple end markets, including healthcare, education, financial, and government, among others. Security 101 delivers a full-service offering of electronic security services and products including the design, installation, and maintenance of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in West Palm Beach, FL, Security 101 has 52 locations in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.security101.com.Security 101 is a DFWP and EOE organization with a team-oriented work environment. Must pass a background check and drug screening.