Audio Visual Design Engineer

CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k match

Job summary

CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA is hiring an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design and document AV systems for projects in the Chicago, IL area. You will connect the design process to pre-sale and installation, coordinating with sales, partners, and installers to keep proposals accurate and timelines protected.

This onsite role requires a BS in a related field and 3+ years of AV experience. Responsibilities include site surveys, customer meetings, system design, BOMs, drawings, and coordination

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of AV experience required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Familiar with Extron/Crestron/Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize systems and standards.
• Ability to read construction documents and install/commission AV systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV design from discovery through documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and customer meetings as needed.
• Produce comprehensive system designs, BOMs, and schedules.
• Create pre-sale drawings, models, and documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, partners, and installers to ensure accurate proposals and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers and AV drafters to develop plans and schematics.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer lists and project information.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Time management

Documentation

Reading construction docs

Education

BS degree

Tools

AutoCAD

D-Tools

Extron

Crestron

Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC Systems

Poly

Biamp

QSC

Shure MXA

Dante

AES67

AMX

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA is hiring an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design and document audio-visual systems for projects in the Chicago, IL area. The role connects the design process to the pre-sale and installation phases, working alongside sales, partners/customers, drafters, project managers, and installers to keep proposals accurate and timelines protected.

In this onsite position, you will lead key steps from discovery through design documentation, including site surveys, customer-facing meetings as needed, and coordination of system drawings and technical specs. Salary for this role is USD 100,000 - 135,000 per yearly, with a required foundation of 3+ years of relevant audio-visual experience and a BS degree in a related field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with the sales team to create timely and accurate AV proposals.
• Work closely with potential partners and customers to design and develop AV solutions.
• Conduct site surveys to collect information needed for accurate proposal development.
• Produce comprehensive system designs and documentation, including bill of materials, scope of work, equipment rack layouts, and budgets/estimation.
• Support the design process with pre-sale drawings, modeling, and documentation as needed.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Partner with AV Drafters to help develop system drawings and documentation such as AV plans, elevations, schematics, and cabling schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and installers to support successful installation of the designed systems.
• Maintain confidentiality, including protecting customer lists and interactions within the scope of your responsibilities.

Requirements

• Technical experience or a BS degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the Audio-Visual field.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AV products and concepts including Extron, Crestron, Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC Systems, Poly, Biamp, QSC, Shure MXA, and Dante & AES67 standards (including but not limited to these).
• Experience with Windows OS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with D-Tools is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read Crestron, AMX, and Extron code is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read construction documents to inform AV design decisions related to building construction and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of installation methods and products such as ceiling/wall mounted speakers, displays, cameras, cabling infrastructure, AV racks, wall plates and interfaces (audio, video or control), and microphones (ceiling, table, wired or wireless).
• Knowledge of terminations including audio, video, and control connectors.
• Understanding of network topology.
• Time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and overlapping deadlines.
• Professional communication skills for engaging with vendors, partners, and customers in-person and via audio/video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and adherence to processes.
• Commitment to maintaining expert-level knowledge of existing and emerging AV technologies and seeking training and certifications beneficial for growth.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as needed.
• Physical requirements: regularly sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk and stoop; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations may be required, with extended periods of sitting or standing, light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Windows OS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• D-Tools
• Extron
• Crestron
• Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC Systems
• Poly
• Biamp
• QSC
• Shure MXA
• Dante
• AES67
• AMX

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

Accountabilities

• AV System Design
• AV Proposal Creation
• AV System Installation Support
• Accuracy
• Time Management

Hours

This is a full-time position with a standard work schedule of Monday-Friday, unless otherwise noted.