AV Consultant

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Washington, DC

10d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Salas O'Brien is seeking an AV Consultant to join its Technology team. The role develops audiovisual systems for legislative spaces, conference centers, auditoriums, multipurpose event spaces, meeting rooms, and other venues, working with senior consultants, project managers, clients, and integrators. The consultant participates throughout the project lifecycle, from needs assessment and evaluation of existing systems through design, construction coordination, and commissioning. The position independently develops defined portions of projects, produces coordinated technical documentation, and identifies issues requiring additional information or senior guidance. The role is based in Boulder, Colorado, with consideration for candidates based in Washington, DC, or Dallas, Texas. Occasional regional travel may be required for project meetings, site assessments, construction observations, and client engagements. The expected base salary range is $85,000–$115,000 per year, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package.

Requirements

Typically three to five years of relevant experience in audiovisual consulting, design, integration, commissioning, or field engineering, with demonstrated ability to develop system designs and technical documentation.
Ability to independently complete defined portions of a project, identify missing information, and seek senior guidance on complex design decisions.
Working knowledge of audio, video, control, and AV networking systems, including signal flow, equipment interfaces, and infrastructure requirements.
Understanding of AV-over-IP systems and related considerations, including bandwidth, PoE, fiber and copper connectivity, and coordination with IT teams.
Understanding of audio DSP signal flow and control-system architecture sufficient to develop and document system requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD sufficient to produce, revise, and maintain coordinated AV drawing sets.
Ability to interpret manufacturer documentation and verify selected equipment and accessories meet the intended application.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements and manage competing priorities.
AVIXA CTS-D certification; relevant practical experience or demonstrated ability may be considered with a commitment to pursue certification within the first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and project teams to identify requirements and translate them into practical, reliable audiovisual system designs.
Develop audio, video, control, and AV networking designs under the direction of and in coordination with a Senior Engineer.
Produce and maintain coordinated design documentation, including signal-flow diagrams, floor plans, rack elevations, plate details, equipment schedules, specifications, bills of materials, and cost estimates.
Research and verify equipment specifications, compatibility, connectivity, mounting requirements, accessories, and product availability.
Evaluate design alternatives considering performance, budget, installation, operation, maintenance, and existing conditions.
Perform site surveys, review existing documentation, and identify discrepancies or information requiring field verification.
Coordinate rack space, service access, power, heat loads, PoE requirements, cable pathways, and network connectivity with relevant project disciplines and client stakeholders.
Support construction administration through submittal reviews, responses to contractor questions, and preparation of drawing revisions and addenda.
Support system commissioning, configuration verification, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
Document design decisions, unresolved questions, and coordination requirements, while managing assigned tasks across multiple projects.