What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV & Collaboration Engineer - TX position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3031525
Job Description:
Job Title: AV & Collaboration Engineer
Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid - 3x/week)
Contract Length: 18 Months - Potential to Extend or Convert
Pay Rate: $69/hour -$74/hour
Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an AV & Collaboration Engineer to serve as a core member of a global infrastructure engineering team. This role supports both engineering and implementation responsibilities, driving the evaluation, design, and deployment of next-generation workplace collaboration technologies. The engineer will act as the regional technical authority, ensuring deployments meet global standards while supporting hands-on delivery. This is not a traditional support role; it blends engineering leadership with real-world execution across large-scale initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Experience: 5 years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, supporting complex, enterprise-scale initiatives.
Technical Skills:
Functional Skills:
Preferred Qualifications
The pay range for this position is $69.00 - $74.00 per hour. The contract length is 18 months with the potential to extend or convert.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Job Title: AV & Collaboration Engineer
Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid - 3x/week)
Contract Length: 18 Months - Potential to Extend or Convert
Pay Rate: $69/hour -$74/hour
Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an AV & Collaboration Engineer to serve as a core member of a global infrastructure engineering team. This role supports both engineering and implementation responsibilities, driving the evaluation, design, and deployment of next-generation workplace collaboration technologies. The engineer will act as the regional technical authority, ensuring deployments meet global standards while supporting hands-on delivery. This is not a traditional support role; it blends engineering leadership with real-world execution across large-scale initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with global engineering teams to evaluate emerging AV and conferencing technologies.
- Conduct proof-of-concept testing in regional labs to validate hardware and software performance.
- Lead pilot deployments, gathering user and technical feedback to refine global design standards.
- Design standardized AV "building blocks" for huddle rooms, conference rooms, and executive boardrooms.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including signal flow diagrams, wiring schematics, and configuration guides.
- Ensure all regional deployments align with global security, networking, and aesthetic standards.
- Serve as a Tier 3 technical escalation point for complex AV and collaboration issues.
- Liaise with AV integrators and vendors to ensure project delivery meets engineering specifications.
Experience: 5 years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, supporting complex, enterprise-scale initiatives.
Technical Skills:
- Proven expertise in enterprise-grade Audio Visual (AV) engineering.
- Strong experience with conference room and collaboration technology deployments.
- Expert knowledge of video conferencing, AV over IP standards, control systems, and audio DSP.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms, including back-end management and advanced configuration.
- Technical proficiency in Cisco Control Hub and Call Manager.
- Experience with professional-grade DSPs, PTZ cameras, beamforming microphones, and large format displays/active LED walls.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding architectural drawings and signal flow diagrams.
Functional Skills:
- Ability to function as both a hands-on implementer and an engineering authority/escalation point.
- Experience operating in large-scale, multi-office deployments and regulated enterprise environments.
- Ability to operate independently as a remote extension of a global team, maintaining productivity across different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background with an AV integrator or enterprise deployment team.
- Networking knowledge is a plus, but not a replacement for AV expertise.
- Experience supporting executive boardrooms and high-impact collaboration spaces.
- Vendor coordination and delivery oversight experience.
The pay range for this position is $69.00 - $74.00 per hour. The contract length is 18 months with the potential to extend or convert.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Salary : $69 - $74