AV Design Engineer, Workplace -Virtual

Diversified; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to complex audiovisual projects. The role includes providing technical guidance, designing system requirements, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AV systems design and technical troubleshooting, with a focus on client satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Diversity and inclusion culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in audiovisual technical systems design.
• AVIXA CTS certification required.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP routing and access control.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and develop budgets, timelines, and manage deliverables.
• Provide technical direction and insight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conceptualize system designs and oversee construction drawing packages.

Skills

Audio Visual Systems Design

Electro-acoustic Modeling

Technical Troubleshooting

Project Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Certifications with DSP platforms (Biamp, QSC)

Certifications with control systems (Crestron, Extron)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You’ll Contribute:

The Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the core team for each AV (Workplace) project. The DE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As a technical authority on a project team, the DE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements, looking holistically at solutions, and will collaborate with teams as required.

Reporting to a Senior leader of Technical Operation (DTO), the DE’s project assignments are determined based on enterprise-wide demands. They will typically be assigned an array of projects from small, mid-to-complete projects.

NOTE - while a virtual position, this role supports our Canadian and US customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Leads complex engagements and work directly with clients and project teams to develop solutions, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations.
• Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
• May be required to regularly lead a team on large projects.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the system architecture and installation; and planning of audio, video, and control solutions, as well as tasks performed by others.
• Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and support documentation.
• Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices, which can include Develop detailed PDF markups for CAD to translate into construction drawings. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
• Determine, present, review and justify mathematically sound system design calculation principles such as speaker coverage, ups power requirements, 3 phase power distribution loads, proper viewing metrics, streaming bandwidth and labor estimates.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Provide technical expertise for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architects and other trades.
• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations, Project Engineering, and other teams.
• Continuing to develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.

Complexity:

The Design Engineer collaborates with the Regional Engineering Manager on resource assignments and Senior Design Engineers, the Technical Operations teams, and Sales teams on projects. This role is primarily billable in a post-sales capacity, though there are times when the DE will work on presales estimation and design efforts.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of DE. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision.

Travel:

Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Up to 30% remote travel is required on a regular basis.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate/bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• Certifications or training with at least one DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, Clearone, etc.)
• Certifications or training with at least one control system (Crestron, Extron, AMX, etc.)

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in audiovisual technical systems design
• AVIXA CTS certification is required
• Electro-acoustic modeling experience (e.g. EASE) and ability to use SMAART highly desirable
• Experience with Government contracts and Federal design as it relates to AV systems
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL’s, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points.
• Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office 365
• A clear understanding of project phases, to include Presales, Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction, and Commissioning.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation, and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages.
• High level of problems solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at https://onediversified.com/careers/careers-at-diversified or email us at [e-mail] .

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and dental plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career site or email us at [e-mail].

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.