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