AV Project Engineer

Role: AV Project Engineer

Location: New Jersey or Remote, US

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program

Contract Type: Permanent

At Kinly, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering the opportunity to be part of something bigger. As a global leader in commercial audio visual and collaboration solutions, we work on some of the most exciting, high-impact projects across corporate environments, government institutions, financial services, higher education, and more. Our work isn’t just technical — it shapes how people communicate, collaborate, and create in today’s fast-moving digital world.

Joining our team means exposure to cutting-edge technologies — from advanced AV control systems and immersive video walls to unified communications platforms and integrated cloud solutions. You’ll be working with a team of forward-thinking engineers, designers, and project managers who are passionate about doing things the right way, the first time.

We invest in our people. That means access to manufacturer training, certification opportunities (Crestron, Extron, QSC, Dante, etc.), and career development pathways designed to support your growth whether you're on the technical or leadership track. You won’t be siloed; you'll be encouraged to collaborate, take ownership of your work, and bring ideas to the table.

With Kinly’s continued growth and global presence, this is a chance to join a company where your contributions are visible and your impact is real. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of delivering high-quality, mission-critical AV systems — we’d love to meet you.

Role Overview:

Working closely with the project manager and acting as the technical owner for assigned projects, the Project Engineer will be responsible for providing design engineering, technical coordination and technical support for the duration of a project, ensuring that systems meet requirements set out in the system specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical ownership for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle

• Interface with clients, consultants, and other trades to coordinate AV system integration

• Provide engineering support to field technicians during installation and configuration

• Ensure that the equipment specified meets the scope requirements

• Produce system schematics including audio, video, control, network & power

• Produce rack layouts, metal designs such as input plates and wall boxes, IT / asset schedules and registers

• Co-ordinate the production of M&E drawings with the CAD team

• Communicate required system functionality to commissioners and programmers as required

• Communicate any site requirements such as IT and FM dependencies

• Ensure system design complies with relevant industry standards (AVIXA, InfoComm, etc.)

• Document and communicate system changes, updates, and best practices

• Produce commissioning schedules aligned with system design and scope

• Assist in the testing of equipment racks and systems where necessary

• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings as needed

• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure technical knowledge is gained to successfully deliver projects

• Communicate with local and global teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in AV system design or integration

• Proficiency with AV system design software (AutoCAD, D-Tools, Bluebeam, etc.)

• Solid understanding of AV signal flow, control systems and networking fundamentals

• Knowledge & understanding of Network Concepts & Protocols

• Excellent technical knowledge of AV & VC equipment from all major brands

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications:

• CTS, CTS-D, or CTS-I certification (AVIXA/InfoComm)

• Experience or certification with collaboration platforms (Microsoft, Cisco etc)

• Experience or certification with enterp