AV Field Engineer - Tysons, VA Security Clearance

Position: AV Field Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA with Security Clearance
Overview Your Future at M.C. Dean We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world's most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems;

and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained-enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better. We are seeking an AV Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities You will be working with a dynamic team of system engineers responsible for design decisions, implementation, and programming in all areas of A/V Systems and the technical direction of multiple projects across multiple programs for operations. Responsibilities include designing the systems hardware and software framework for large complex resilient systems and formulating high-level architectural solutions to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
Design, installation, configuration, integration programming and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies (videoconferencing, control systems, displays, video walls and matrix systems, audio reinforcement systems, cameras, microphones, document cameras, streaming technologies, etc.) and A/V based collaboration technologies Design, integration and configuration of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems
* Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support, including collecting and recording detailed operational, functional and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and providing overall system costing for A/V projects

* Design, integrate, test and troubleshoot various network and telecommunications systems including IP networks and ISDN networks

* Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements

* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprint and drawings
* Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work

* Develop complex AV control system programming and configuration of AMX, Crestron, and Extron control systems

* Develop and conduct on-site user and administrative training for the installed integrated audio/visual systems Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
Applicants MUST hold an ACTIVE SECRET Clearance or be able to obtain an Interim SECRET Clearance within 60 days of start date. Applicants MUST also have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance Position / Candidate Requirements
* BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years progressive experience

* Experience with IT and/or telecommunications projects

* Certified Crestron and AMX Programmer preferred

* Demonstrated experience designing and programming Jupiter, Extron, Tandberg, Polycom, Crestron, Lutron, and corresponding hardware and software infrastructure

* Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications

* Strong knowledge of videoconferencing standards

* Experience reading and interpreting blueprints

* Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual design practices

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

* Solid Microsoft Office Skills

* Visio skills a must, AutoCAD a plus

* Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.

* Solid problem solving and consultative skills in a fast-paced environment

* Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening after offer extended

* Must have a valid passport

* Experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting AND engineering of videoconferencing and integrated A/V technologies.

* Demonstrated experience with…