AV Onsite Project Engineer - Military veterans preferred

About Us:

Avidex is a leading player in the audiovisual and IT integration industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions to a diverse range of clients. We pride ourselves on innovation, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced audiovisual (AV) Onsite Project Engineer to support our team at the client site located in the Fremont, California area.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• 120 hours of PTO (accrued), 
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 8 hours to volunteer on your favorite cause.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Position Summary:

The audiovisual (AV) Onsite Project Engineer plays a critical role in delivering advanced technical support throughout the design, engineering, and implementation phases of communication technology projects. This position ensures the successful deployment and validation of AV/IT solutions, manages onsite installations, and supports ongoing managed services for clients. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and excellent communication skills, along with a commitment to professionalism and follow-through in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Requirements: 

• 3 years of experience in a project engineering or technical role with an audiovisual (AV) integration firm, 
  • Preferably with project management, system design, or installation leadership responsibilities.
• Active technical certifications from leading AV manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, QSC, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Visio.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or minimum 4 years equivalent audiovisual (AV) experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in unified communications integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in installing and deploying Cisco Room Kit endpoints.
• Experience working with hospital or hotel room entertainment systems is a plus.

• Proven ability to oversee third-party vendors on communication technology installations.

• Capable of providing regular status reports and updates to internal project teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to document clearly and concisely.

Preferred Certifications:

• INFOCOMM | Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
• CRESTRON | Digital Media Certified Engineer (DMC-E)
• CRESTRON | Digital Media Certified Designer (DMC-D)
• QSC | Q-SYS Level 1 Certification or higher
• CSI | Construction Documentation Technologist (CDT)

Responsibilities

• Test and validate the implementation of Audio/Video technologies.
• Interpret and work from advanced system drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical components and non-audio/electrical infrastructure related to communication technologies.
• Provide daily updates and track vendor installation progress.
• Utilize design tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, and Bluebeam for system layout and documentation.
• Reference and adhere to scope documents and product specification sheets throughout project phases.
• Collaborate with general contractors, electrical contractors, architects, and low voltage installers.
• Coordinate system testing, perform test analyses, generate reports, and make recommendations for upgrades or changes.
• Demonstrate familiarity with networking protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, and Multicast (preferred).
• Use Windows-based software including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project for documentation and scheduling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project goals and client satisfaction

Avidex is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.  We value diversity and believe it contributes to our success as an organization.