Experienced AV Design Engineer

PDS Staffing • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Experienced AV Design Engineer Position Summary Seeking Lead AV Design Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive high-quality system designs, and mentor engineering staff. This role partners closely with Sales, Project Management, and Implementation teams to deliver world-class commercial AV solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong design expertise, leadership ability, and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial AV system design experience
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in pre- and post-sales engineering
• Strong knowledge of AV system architecture and enterprise deployments
• Solid understanding of IP networking and AV-over-IP (Dante, VLANs, Multicast, TCP/IP, AVB)
• Experience designing conference rooms and collaboration environments
• Hands-on experience with: Control: Crestron, QSC Audio: Biamp, QSC Video & UC: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Crestron, QSC
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• CTS certification (or higher) preferred

Nice To Haves

• CTS-D or CTS-I certification
• Experience with Q-Sys or Crestron programming
• AutoCAD, BIM, Visio, Ease, or similar design software
• Knowledge of digital signage, room scheduling, and space management systems
• Manufacturer certifications (Crestron, QSC, Biamp)

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for commercial AV projects from concept through deployment
• Partner with Sales during pre-construction to develop scopes of work, system designs, and equipment lists
• Provide engineering leadership post-sale, supporting project execution and commissioning
• Review and approve schematics, rack layouts, and technical documentation
• Serve as a subject matter expert for conferencing and collaboration systems (Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom)
• Troubleshoot complex AV, network, and integration issues both remotely and onsite
• Lead technical reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver internal and client-facing technical training
• Mentor junior design engineers and promote technical best practices
• Stay current on emerging AV technologies and manufacturer training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed