Audio Visual Design Engineer

CTI; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture where fun is mandatory

Opportunities for growth and learning

Competitive base salary (DOE)

Employer-matched medical, prescription

Employer matched 401K up to 3% (after

Bonus eligibility based on a results‑m

A graduated PTO program, all major hol

Special gifts for significant life e

Cell phone reimbursement plan

Long- and Short-Term Disability 100%

Life Insurance 100% paid by CTI

Job summary

CTI in Raleigh, NC is seeking an AV Design Engineer to translate client concepts into commercial AV system designs that are clear, coordinated, and ready for build. You will work across teams to move projects from concept through execution, ensuring CTI standards and budget alignment.

Responsibilities include designing AV systems for conference rooms, creating signal flow diagrams with Visio/CAD, and coordinating with sales, PMs, BIM/CAD, IT, and other stakeholders to keep designs buildable and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing commercial AV systems.
• Strong experience producing AV documentation and drawings using Visio and CAD.
• Ability to select equipment and develop solutions aligned to standards and budget.
• Communication skills for cross-team coordination.
• Collaborative yet independent with curiosity to ask technical questions.

Responsibilities

• Design complete commercial AV systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise environments.
• Create AV signal flow diagrams, system drawings, and project documentation using Visio and CAD.
• Review scope and kickoff information to clarify requirements.
• Select equipment and define architecture aligned with CTI standards and budgets.
• Collaborate with Sales, PMs, BIM/CAD teams, architects, IT, and electrical stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction and QA on drawings for field confidence.
• Support execution with design adjustments and procurement clarifications.

Skills

AV design concepts

Cross-team coordination

Clear technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Visio

CAD

Job description

As an AV Design Engineer at CTI, you translate client concepts into commercial AV system designs that are clear, coordinated, and ready for build. You work across teams to move projects from concept through execution, ensuring the technical solution fits CTI standards, real-world constraints, and the project budget.

Responsibilities

• Design complete commercial AV systems for applications such as conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration environments
• Create AV signal flow diagrams, system drawings, and project documentation using Visio and/or CAD
• Review project scope, proposals, and kickoff information, then ask technical questions to clarify requirements and assumptions
• Select AV equipment and define system architecture aligned with CTI standards, practical build considerations, and available budgets
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, architects, consultants, IT stakeholders, and electrical stakeholders to keep designs coordinated and buildable
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance on drawings to support field confidence in the documented approach
• Support execution with design adjustments and answers, including field/programming questions, procurement clarifications or substitutions, and updates driven by site conditions or product availability

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing commercial AV systems
• Strong experience producing AV documentation and drawings, including signal flow and system drawings using Visio and/or CAD
• Ability to select equipment and develop solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned to standards and budget
• Communication skills that support cross-team coordination, including the ability to translate technical details clearly
• A collaborative, supportive approach, with independence when needed and curiosity to ask strong technical questions
• Associate degree preferred (not required)

Tools and Technologies

• Visio
• CAD

Location and Experience

Location: Raleigh, NC (onsite)

Minimum experience: 3 years

Education: Associate degree preferred

Benefits

• Culture where fun is mandatory
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Competitive base salary (DOE)
• Employer-matched medical, prescription, and dental insurance (available after 60 days of employment)
• Employer matched 401K up to 3% (after 6 months of employment)
• Bonus eligibility based on a results-oriented incentive plan (after 3 months of employment)
• A graduated PTO program, all major holidays off, and three floating holidays (available upon first day of employment)
• Special gifts for significant life events, including marriage, the birth of a child, and buying a house
• Cell phone reimbursement plan
• Long- and Short-Term Disability 100% paid by CTI
• Life Insurance 100% paid by CTI

What Success Looks Like

• Designs that install cleanly with minimal rework
• Clear, accurate documentation that the field can trust
• Projects that meet client expectations, CTI standards, and budget
• Strong collaboration across Sales, PMs, BIM/CAD, and field teams, aligned with CTI’s fun is mandatory culture