Audio Visual Engineer

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University is seeking a skilled Audio-Visual Engineer to join the Digital Advancement, Transformation & AI department on a full-time basis at the Abu Dhabi Campus. The role covers setup, operation, and ongoing support of AV systems for auditorium activities and university-wide events, ensuring high-quality, reliable delivery.

You will work with sound, LED displays, microphones, and lighting, provide real-time technical support during live sessions, and coordinate with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in AV, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with AV systems for events and live productions.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and support AV systems for auditorium events and university-wide activities.
• Ensure system readiness prior to events and provide real-time technical support during live sessions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet event requirements and ensure professional AV delivery.

Skills

AV systems

Sound engineering

Lighting control

Live event support

System readiness

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

AV certifications

Tools

LED displays

Microphones

Lighting systems

Job description

About This Job

Abu Dhabi University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Audio-Visual Engineer to join our Digital Advancement, Transformation & AI department. This full-time administrative staff position is based at our Abu Dhabi Campus and is integral to ensuring the seamless execution of audio-visual systems for auditorium activities and university-wide events. The successful candidate will be responsible for the setup, operation, and ongoing support of AV systems, including sound systems, LED displays, microphones, and lighting technologies. This role demands a professional who can ensure system readiness prior to events, provide real-time technical support during live sessions, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to meet event requirements. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical knowledge and systems use, demonstrating proficiency in audio-visual systems, sound engineering, and lighting control. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and align with institutional goals. A background in relevant qualifications and experience, including a Bachelor's degree and certifications in AV systems, is preferred. The role requires a proactive individual who can maintain a high standard of AV execution across all university events, ensuring a consistent and professional delivery. Fluency in English and additional language proficiency, along with excellent time management and adaptability, will be advantageous.

Job Description

The DATA Audio-Visual Engineer is responsible for the setup, operation, and ongoing support of audio-visual systems for auditorium activities and university-wide events. The role ensures high-quality, reliable, and uninterrupted AV delivery through the effective management of sound systems, LED displays, microphones, lighting, and related technologies. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring system readiness prior to events, providing real-time technical support during live sessions, and coordinating closely with internal stakeholders to meet event requirements. The role also ensures a consistent, seamless, and professional standard of AV execution across all university events.