AV Commissioning Engineer & Programmer
Summary
Commission, program, test and hand over professional audio-visual systems at project sites in Doha: programming AV control platforms (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, AMX), configuring audio DSP and AV-over-IP, tuning networks (VLANs, multicast, Dante), and producing test reports and handover documentation.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled AV Commissioning Engineer & Programmer to configure, program, test, commission and hand
over professional audio-visual systems. The successful candidate will have practical experience in AV control systems,
audio DSP, AV-over-IP, networking and integrated room solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Commission and troubleshoot professional AV systems, including audio systems, displays, projectors, video walls, interactive
displays and video-conferencing systems.
Program and configure control systems such as Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS and AMX, including touch panels, room interfaces
and automation logic.
Configure audio DSP platforms such as Q-SYS Designer, Biamp Tesira, BSS and Symetrix; perform audio routing, AEC, EQ,
gain structure and system tuning.
Configure and commission AV-over-IP systems, including Crestron DM NVX, Extron NAV and Q-SYS NV Series.
Integrate third-party equipment using TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485, IR, GPIO, relays and relevant APIs or control protocols.
Configure and troubleshoot AV networks, including IP addressing, VLANs, multicast, IGMP snooping, QoS and Dante audio
networking.
Carry out functional testing, fault diagnosis, system demonstrations and client acceptance testing.
Prepare commissioning plans, ITPs, test reports, as-built documentation, configuration backups and handover packages.
Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors and clients to resolve site and technical issues.
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience in AV system installation, configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Practical programming experience with at least one major AV control platform; Crestron experience is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Q-SYS or Biamp DSP, Dante, HDMI/HDBaseT and AV-over-IP technologies.
Good understanding of AV signal flow, audio systems, video distribution, video conferencing and control interfaces.
Ability to read AV schematics, technical drawings, equipment schedules and project specifications.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, coordination and technical documentation skills.
Willingness to work at project sites and travel when required.
Preferred Certifications
Crestron, Q-SYS, Dante, Biamp Tesira, Extron, AVIXA CTS / CTS-I or relevant networking certifications (e.g. CCNA) are an
advantage.