Job Description

POSITION: Audio Visual Design Engineer

REPORTS TO: Sr. Vice President of Technology Systems Group

Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences.

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OUR OPPORTUNITY....in our Lorton, VA office

Are you a technical visionary with a knack for solving complex problems? As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in creating cutting-edge audiovisual solutions that exceed client expectations. Partnering with our sales team, you'll help design, analyze, and implement state-of-the-art systems, making a real impact on how businesses communicate and collaborate.

This is your chance to blend your technical expertise with creative problem-solving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborate with Team Experts: Provide technical expertise to develop innovative audiovisual designs tailored to client needs.
• Strategize and Plan: Assist account managers in account planning and coordinate complex pre-sales engagements.
• Analyze and Recommend: Collect client requirements, analyze hardware/software solutions, and recommend best-fit designs.
• Design Solutions: Develop solution architecture, detailed configurations, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Craft Proposals: Create solution proposals and compelling presentations for prospective clients and internal stakeholders. Be able to present complex technology solutions for individuals who are not technology savvy.
• Support Projects: Assist in scoping and reviewing Statements of Work (SOW) and act as a technical liaison with client teams.
• Deliver Excellence: Conduct technical reviews, provide expertise on implementations, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Stay Organized: Complete administrative tasks (expenses, reporting) efficiently and on time.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the audiovisual field. AVIXA CTS-D certification is a plus.
• Design Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; Revit experience is a plus.
• Technical Savvy: Knowledge of networking, high-end video servers, and lighting interfaces. Experience with major AV manufacturers in video, audio, and computer integration is essential.
• Advanced Skills: 3D projection studies experience is required.
• Tech Fluency: Microsoft Office and Teams proficiency is a must.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.
• Proactive Mindset: Self-motivation, organizational skills, and a drive to deliver high-quality results.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to read and interpret business documentation and drawing packages with precision.

The AV Design Engineer position is in office, Monday- Friday. Travel to site locations as needed,

both locally and in the US as required.

If you are passionate about audiovisual technology and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to talk to you.

Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E-Verify Employer.

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