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AV Commissioning Engineer

Inizio Partners
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

About the job AV Commissioning Engineer

Summary / Objective :

The AV Commissioning Engineer will be an integral part our global engineering team, offering freedom and flexibility as well as a different working environment most days. This is a remote (work from home) and onsite role as needed. Working across a number of different client sites you will use your engineering skills and technical knowledge to commission and integrate video-conference and AV equipment, as well as completing preventative maintenance checks, diagnosis and repair.

Essential Functions :

  • Working with the Operations team, project managers and programmers in providing complete, fully functional integrated audio-visual systems.
  • Interfaces with assigned project manager, client contacts and all Tech-Ops and Engineering staff in the commissioning process
  • Responsible for reviewing project CAD documentation and correcting for as-built purposes and communicating project snag list to project manager
  • Assists the project manager with regular written reporting and handling client-requested changes to scope (change orders)
  • Assists installation technicians / contractors and clients with field questions and clarifications
  • Responsible for configuration of UC platforms, AV over IP / fiber, IP and network switch configuration of all AV devices residing on a network. Updating of device firmware where applicable.
  • Advanced capabilities for troubleshooting Microsoft Teams and UC solutions, complete AV rack builds, bespoke system designs and client AV standards
  • Able to effectively communicate with onsite / remote IT teams to resolve networking and patching issues
  • Ability to work with a programmer for in-room control and audio DSP program setup and test. Able to use Dante controller and open and load audio DSP program file
  • Setting up of device EDID and testing of point-to-point and multipoint video over IP / Fibre / HDbT devices over the network
  • Ability to field test and resolve issues with AV control program, hardware configuration equipment and control program as per design brief in a logical manner
  • Responsible for completing commissioning QA checklists, rack testing and escalating and resolving issues with the installation, system design, control program and equipment.
  • Responsible for managing and storing the final control program and audio DSP code on the project server
  • Provide training on AV / UC systems to clients
  • Audio-video solutions could include the following :
  • Video systems; Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco / Webex, Poly, Google
  • UC cloud services; Poly RealConnect, Pexip, BlueJeans, Webex, Starleaf
  • Control Systems; Crestron, AMX, Extron, QSC
  • Audio DSP; QSC, Biamp, ClearOne,
  • Video distribution systems; Crestron DM / NVX, Extron DTP, Kramer HDbT, Aurora HDbT / Fibre.
  • Wireless presentation; Crestron, Barco, Mersive, Extron, Kramer
  • Digital signage systems; Brightsign, Evertz; VBrick, Barco, Planar, Samsung, LG
  • Remote monitoring : Crestron Fusion, AMX RMS, Cyviz,
  • Video wall : Samsung, Planar, Barco.

What do we require from you?

  • General CTS preferred
  • A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques
  • Skilled in the programming of audio DSP units loading of Crestron, Extron and AMX code basic IP networking
  • Can create customer training presentations and user guides in PowerPoint / Word if required
  • Experience installing audio-visual, Unified communications, videoconferencing, corporate video, control systems, low voltage, voice / data cabling, structured cabling, fibre optic, or related systems strongly preferred
  • Competencies :

  • Mature personality with the ability to work both on own initiative and in a team environment, often under pressure and strict deadlines
  • The position of Installation requires the following attributes : technical capability, professionalism, self-motivation, self-discipline, focus and attention to detail and punctuality
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize an often conflicting workload
  • Innovative, with the ability to implement problem-solving initiatives
  • Flexibility regarding working hours and willingness to travel extensively
  • High level of professionalism and customer awareness
  • This role offers the opportunity to participate in ongoing training and development to keep you up to date with the latest technologies in the Video Conferencing and AV market
  • Supervisory Responsibility : Supervision of L1 and L2 Technicians and Team Lead responsibilities, including sign-off.
  • Work Environment : Varies depending on the client site.
  • Physical Demands : Physically fit, lifting required
  • Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : Full time, 40 hours per week.
  • Travel : Flexibility and the ability to travel is an essential part of this role.
  • Required Education and Experience :

  • Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position
  • Technical knowledge and proven install experience of VC and AV solutions including (but not restricted to) Cisco, AMX, Creston, Microsoft, Zoom, Polycom
  • Audio DSP / QSC
  • Supervisory / Team Lead experience
  • Preferred Education and Experience : Brand experience and qualifications in the following is desirable but not essential : digital media signage applications (Cisco, Samsung, Tripleplay, Signage Live, Appspace), Codian MCU, CTM, ClearOne, Extron, Lifesize, CTS Infocomm Qualified (CTS-I and CTS-D), AMX Qualified (CTS-I and CTS-D), QSC and Biamp qualified.
  • Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

  • Full clean driving license
  • US Passport / Work Authorization / Clean Background Check
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