AV Project Engineer

Location

Stafford

Type

Full Time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
GCA is seeking an experienced AV Project Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate brings strong audiovisual engineering experience, the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams, and a deep understanding of deployment and turnover processes in professional AV environments. An active AVIXA CTS-D or AQAV CQD certification is required for this position. 

Duties to Include 

  • Serve as the technical lead for audiovisual integration projects during implementation, testing, and turnover 
  • Oversee system integration activities to ensure deployed solutions align with project requirements and design intent 
  • Provide technical oversight of rack builds, staging, and installation quality 
  • Coordinate configuration efforts among internal teams and external technical partners 
  • Develop and support cutover plans to enable smooth transition into production 
  • Oversee system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues 
  • Provide technical guidance and decision-making throughout deployment 
  • Coordinate with third-party programmers and network/media subject matter experts to support complete system functionality 
  • Review technical documentation and confirm implementation aligns with drawings, requirements, and project standards 
  • Support punch-list resolution and final acceptance activities 
  • Provide technical input for system upgrades, modifications, and expansion efforts in conference rooms, meeting spaces, training environments, and similar client facilities 
Requirements 

  • Must hold an active AVIXA CTS-D or AQAV CQD certification 
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in audiovisual systems engineering, AV integration, or related technical project delivery 
  • Experience may be substituted with higher education as follows: 
    • Associate’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience 
    • Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience 
  • Master’s degree may substitute for 6 years of experience 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 
  • Experience designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting AV production equipment, including media routing, signal transport, audio/video processing, and control systems in live production environments 
  • Strong knowledge of AV system integration, implementation, testing, and commissioning 
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving AV hardware, software, and integrated subsystems 
  • Experience coordinating with programmers, installers, and network/media specialists 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision 
Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience supporting federal, civilian, or other government environments 
  • Experience with AV systems in conference rooms, classrooms, operations centers, or auditoriums 
  • Familiarity with control systems, DSP platforms, video conferencing technologies, and network-connected AV systems 
  • Experience reviewing technical drawings, implementation packages, requirements traceability, and test documentation 
  • Understanding of system acceptance, turnover, and cutover execution processes 
Benefits 

GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned business supporting government contracts across the intelligence and information technology sectors. We are committed to delivering exceptional service in mission-critical environments through dedication, integrity, and technical excellence, and we are pleased to offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:  

  • Competitive Compensation 
  • Paid Time off includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days. 
  • Bereavement Leave 
  • Parental Leave 
  • PTO Cash out 
  • Company Paid STD and LTD 
  • Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • 401k Savings and company match 
  • Employee referral program 

Company Website: www.gcanext.com

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