Description
AV DESIGN ENGINEER
Commercial AV/UC System Design, Pre-Sales, and Commissioning
About VisionPoint
VisionPoint is a premier commercial AV and Unified Communications integrator based in Newington, CT. For more than 20 years we have designed and delivered technically demanding AV/UC environments for Fortune 500, aerospace, government, healthcare, and higher-education clients. Our Design Engineering team owns the technical integrity of every solution we sell, build, and support. We are WBENC-certified and recognized across New England for white-glove service and engineering excellence.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Senior AV Design Engineer to join our Design Engineering team. You will own system design, pre-sales engineering, and commissioning for conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, operations centers, and executive briefing environments. You will work across Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, and Q-SYS platforms, partnering with Sales, Project Management, Installation, and Service to deliver complete solutions from concept through final acceptance.
What You Will Do
Develop AV system designs including signal flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and rack elevations
Create engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
Design Unified Communications solutions across Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and Cisco Webex platforms
Configure DSP platforms (Biamp, Q-SYS, Shure) and specify control system requirements for the programming team
Configure network settings, VLANs, QoS, and AV-over-IP infrastructure
Lead pre-sales discovery, conduct site surveys, and translate customer requirements into technical solutions
Develop technical proposals, scope of work documents, bills of materials, and budgetary estimates supporting Sales
Verify installed systems against design specifications and resolve commissioning issues
Provide escalation support to Service and Installation teams and deliver end-user training
Maintain currency with emerging technologies and manufacturer product lines
What We Are Looking For
Minimum 5 years of total AV/UC industry experience, or 2 years in a dedicated AV design or engineering role
Proficiency in DSP configuration and commercial audio system design
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and Cisco Webex certified devices
Strong networking fundamentals including IP addressing, VLANs, QoS, and AV-over-IP
Ability to produce technical drawings using AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam, or equivalent
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and written communication skills
AVIXA CTS required. CTS-D or CTS-I strongly preferred
Manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, Q-SYS) preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred but not required with relevant experience
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and certifications
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance
Retirement plan with company contribution
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Paid AVIXA CTS-D and CTS-I certification training and continuing education
Manufacturer training budget (Crestron, Biamp, Shure, Q-SYS, Microsoft, Zoom, Cisco)
Technically challenging project portfolio across aerospace, Fortune 500, government, healthcare, and higher education
Clear growth path into Lead Design Engineer, Design Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect roles
Why VisionPoint
Our Design Engineers own the technical integrity of every project we deliver. If you want to work on demanding AV/UC systems for sophisticated clients, alongside a team that takes engineering excellence seriously, apply today.
VisionPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Minimum 5 years of total AV/UC industry experience, or 2 years in a dedicated AV design or engineering role
Proficiency in DSP configuration and commercial audio system design
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and Cisco Webex certified devices
Strong networking fundamentals including IP addressing, VLANs, QoS, and AV-over-IP
Ability to produce technical drawings using AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam, or equivalent
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and written communication skills
AVIXA CTS required. CTS-D or CTS-I strongly preferred
Manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, Q-SYS) preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred but not required with relevant experience
