Audio Systems Architect – Live Sound & AV Design (Remote)

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. seeks an Audio Consultant to plan, design, and implement professional audio and audiovisual systems across venues including performing arts, sports facilities, houses of worship, and campuses.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to deliver speech intelligibility, dynamic sound, and reliable operation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years in professional audio or AV consulting, with proficiency in DSP, loudspeakers, and signal flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in audio system design and consulting.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in professional audio, audiovisual consulting, system integration, venue operations, or related field.
• Knowledge of loudspeaker systems, mixing consoles, DSP, microphones, and wireless audio.
• Understanding of signal flow, gain structure, system optimization, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Design professional audio and audiovisual systems for new construction and renovation projects.
• Meet with clients, end users, and stakeholders to understand operational requirements and performance objectives.
• Develop system concepts, narratives, specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Design and specify: Performance Audio Systems, Paging and Mass Notification, Audiovisual Systems, DSP, Audio-over-IP, Recording and Broadcast audio.
• Develop loudspeaker coverage designs and evaluate system performance using modeling and prediction software.
• Prepare project budgets and assist clients with system planning and technology roadmaps.
• Coordinate infrastructure requirements with architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and structural design teams.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Assist with system testing, tuning, and validation to verify design performance criteria.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Skills

Loudspeaker Systems

Mixing Consoles

DSP

Microphone Systems

Wireless Audio Systems

Performance Audio Infrastructure

Audiovisual Systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in audio system design and consulting

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Music Technology

Tools

EASE

Manufacturer-specific programs

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. seeks an Audio Consultant to plan, design, and implement professional audio and audiovisual systems across venues including performing arts, sports facilities, houses of worship, and campuses.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to deliver speech intelligibility, dynamic sound, and reliable operation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years in professional audio or AV consulting, with proficiency in DSP, loudspeakers, and signal flow.