Audio Visual Design Engineer

BAKER AUDIO VISUAL; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock ownership plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

BAKER AUDIO VISUAL is seeking an AV Design Engineer to lead design, engineering, and commissioning for permanently installed audio and integrated AV systems. This role involves designing sound reinforcement for large venues and coordinating with project teams to deliver complete AV solutions.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of audiovisual design experience, proficiency with Dante, AES67, and DSP technologies, and skills in AutoCAD or Revit for documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of audiovisual system design, engineering, implementation, or commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional audio and integrated AV system design from concept through construction documentation and commissioning.
• Design permanent sound reinforcement and distributed audio systems for large venues and complex commercial facilities.
• Create loudspeaker layouts and coverage models; specify loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSP architecture, and audio signal paths.
• Design and integrate networked audio systems using Dante, AES67, and related technologies.
• Produce detailed engineering deliverables including schematics, signal flow and riser diagrams, rack elevations, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Coordinate with account managers and project teams on scope, system specifications, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, evaluate field conditions and acoustic constraints, and resolve design issues with project stakeholders.
• Support installation with engineering guidance; perform system testing, DSP configuration, optimization, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to integrate audio, video, control, and networking systems.
• Prepare equipment lists, specifications, proposals, and technical submittals.

Skills

av system design

loudspeaker layouts

Dante

AES67

Q-SYS

Biamp

BSS

Shure

Sennheiser

AutoCAD

Revit

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dante

AES67

Job description

BAKER AUDIO VISUAL is hiring an AV Design Engineer to lead design, engineering, and commissioning for permanently installed audio and integrated AV systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional audio and integrated AV system design from concept through construction documentation and commissioning.
• Design permanent sound reinforcement and distributed audio systems for large venues and complex commercial facilities.
• Create loudspeaker layouts and coverage models; specify loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSP architecture, and audio signal paths.
• Design and integrate networked audio systems using Dante, AES67, and related technologies.
• Produce detailed engineering deliverables including schematics, signal flow and riser diagrams, rack elevations, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Coordinate with account managers and project teams on scope, system specifications, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, evaluate field conditions and acoustic constraints, and resolve design issues with project stakeholders.
• Support installation with engineering guidance; perform system testing, DSP configuration, optimization, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to integrate audio, video, control, and networking systems.
• Prepare equipment lists, specifications, proposals, and technical submittals.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of audiovisual system design, engineering, implementation, or commissioning experience, including hands‑on professional audio design.
• Demonstrated ability to engineer permanently installed audio systems; large commercial or venue‑based project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of loudspeakers, amplification, DSP, signal flow, gain structure, audio distribution, and system optimization.
• Experience with professional audio and DSP technologies such as Q‑SYS, Biamp, BSS, Shure, Sennheiser, or comparable systems.
• Working knowledge of Dante, AES67, or related networked audio technologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit for accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Understanding of integrated AV systems including video distribution, control, networking, and system interoperability.
• Ability to manage concurrent design deliverables, solve technical problems, and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Technologies

• Dante
• AES67
• Q‑SYS
• Biamp
• BSS
• Shure
• Sennheiser
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• CrestronExtron
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft 365
• EASE
• EASE Focus
• Soundvision
• ArrayCalc
• Smaart
• AVIXA CTS
• AVIXA CTS‑D

Preferred Qualifications

• Large‑venue experience with stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, or entertainment facilities.
• Experience with line arrays, distributed audio, acoustic modeling, or high‑performance sound reinforcement systems.
• Familiarity with EASE, EASE Focus, Soundvision, ArrayCalc, or comparable prediction software.
• Experience with manufacturers such as L‑Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, JBL Professional, Meyer Sound, Renkus‑Heinz, or similar.
• Audio system tuning and measurement experience (for example, Smaart); AVIXA CTS/CTS‑D, Dante, or manufacturer certifications.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Norcross, GA 30071
• Primarily remote for candidates located in the southeast