Lead AV Project Engineer

Role: Lead AV Project Engineer

Location: Cedar Knolls, New Jersey (this is a hybrid role, which allows for a mix of office and home working – we operate 3 days in the office in Cedar Knolls, so candidates will need to be within easy commute of the office (NJ 07927)

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Interview Process – 2-stage (one virtual and one face-to-face on client site)

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.

Currently we have a new opportunity to join a highly collaborative team, working as the Lead Project Engineer, where you will be responsible for playing a key role in the successful delivery of worldclass audio-visual solutions and for providing department-wide expert level expertise, knowledge, guidance, and mentoring.

The expectation is that the Lead Project Engineer demonstrates a mastery of the Audio Visual integration space and is recognized as an authority on the subject by peers and leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the project engineering team ensuring the efficient delivery of the technical artifacts and will involve creating, reviewing, and improving audio visual drawing packages to support the installation of hardware

• Support pre and post sales teams with engineering project requirements including reviewing designs, ensuring all specified equipment will work and supporting the project management team

• Create detailed CAD drawings and schematics for audio and video systems, including equipment placement, wiring diagrams, and rack layouts

• Develop clear and precise technical documentation that meets industry standards and client requirements.

• Work with engineering teams to improve and define new standards and industry best practices

• Create custom blocks when required

• Create M&E layouts, elevations, plans, details, and schematics

• Rendering of room layouts and elevations from architect’s drawings

• Manage drawing revisions, ensuring latest revisions are submitted to project team

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working in a similar position

• Strong knowledge of audio and video systems, including AV signal routing, control systems, and video conferencing

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices in AV design and integration

• Extensive Knowledge and experience of AutoCAD

• Knowledge of BIM preferred

• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure is essential

 If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please either email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements; or you can view the vacancy via the Kinly page on Vercida which allows you to customise the content so that you can review in a way that works best for you.

 About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

Equal Opportunities:

At Kinly, we are unified by a commitment to providing a working environment that is as inclusive, responsible and welcoming as possible for all our teams and prospective employees. We provide equal employment where all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other protected characteristics. We want you to bring your true self to work and provide you with a workplace where you can thrive. We welcome your application and look forward to seeing you at Kinly soon.