Principal AV Engineer: Immersive Projections & Smart Tech

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer - Creative Audio Visual (AV) to join our Building Technology Systems team in the UAE. You will lead the design and delivery of advanced audiovisual and integrated technology solutions across prestigious projects, shaping immersive environments, cultural destinations and smart buildings.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate with clients, architects and engineers throughout project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years in AV, ICT, and technology systems design for large-scale projects.
• Proven leadership for multidisciplinary teams with strong client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of creative and technical AV solutions across major projects.
• Develop immersive experiences for museums, visitor centres, cultural venues and mixed-use developments.
• Design and integrate projection mapping, interactive displays, multi-sensory environments, and show control systems.
• Deliver AV systems integrated with ICT, smart building technologies, lighting controls, and BMS platforms.
• Design active network infrastructure, wireless systems, structured cabling, and unified communications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA across project teams.
• Engage with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineers throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Creative AV

Projection Mapping

Show Control

BMS Integration

ICT Networks

Structured Cabling

Wireless Networks

Smart Buildings

Client Facing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer - Creative Audio Visual (AV) to join our Building Technology Systems team in the UAE. You will lead the design and delivery of advanced audiovisual and integrated technology solutions across prestigious projects, shaping immersive environments, cultural destinations and smart buildings.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate with clients, architects and engineers throughout project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and contribute