Audiovisual Engineer

Job#: 3034435

Job Description:
Audiovisual Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C.

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An Audiovisual Engineer is sought to provide AV system design services. The role involves designing, configuring, and operating advanced AV systems for U.S. government customers. The position will require travel to various job sites as needed and is for the first shift, with occasional compensated support after hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey, plan, develop, design, configure, and test multi-classification AV solutions.
• Generate custom audiovisual system designs, including DSP layouts and systems configuration.
• Attend customer stakeholder meetings to document or validate system requirements.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options to address customer needs.
• Draft system engineering documentation, including signal flows, line diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Support onsite installation of AV systems and lead system configuration phases.
• Coordinate with customer facilities teams and other onsite subcontractors and vendors.
• Support the development of end-user training materials and operations plans.
• Perform in-house testing and on-site commissioning at client locations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master with 3 years' related work experience, etc.).
• 3+ years of related work experience is required, with 5+ years preferred for a higher-level role.
• Experience with AV systems field installation is necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance and an adjudciated Counterintelligence Polygraph as a condition and continuation of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate degree or higher.
• AVIXA CTS certification.
• Experience with DSP platforms such as Biamp or QSC.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, and Thinklogical systems.
• An adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $65.00 per hour.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.