Audiovisual Design Consultant

NV5; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Audiovisual Design Consultant in Pittsburgh to provide consulting and design services for technology-enriched spaces. The role involves contributing to design teams, developing recommendations for audiovisual systems, and ensuring projects are completed to high standards. The ideal candidate has at least ten years of experience in audiovisual systems design and excellent communication skills.

This position offers flexible working hours with occasional travel and requires a strong attention to detail. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in audiovisual design and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge in audiovisual systems including projection, sound, and digital signal processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the project design team.
• Develop audiovisual systems recommendations and cost estimates.
• Ensure all work is completed on-time and within budget.

Skills

Audiovisual systems design

Project management

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

BlueBeam

AutoCad

Revit

Job description

Job ID: 2026-12116

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-PA-Pittsburgh

Category: Information Technology

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. As part of the technology group (formerly The Sextant Group), services include planning and design in a wide range of specialty areas including audiovisual, IT/telecommunications, building security, technical lighting, healthcare technologies, and architectural acoustics/noise vibration.

We play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide and are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Audiovisual Design Consultant's role is to provide consulting and design services to our clients for technology-enriched spaces. The position will require the candidate to actively participate in the design process for several projects at the same time while ensuring efficiency, accuracy and top-quality work is being delivered to our clients.

The ideal candidate will work from the Pittsburgh office in The Cardello Building three or four days a week, with flexible hours. Occasional travel to client sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the project design team, bringing a significant level of expertise in audiovisual systems and related design elements, with a forward-thinking perspective
• Engage in programmatic discussions with our clients to determine project goals and requirements
• Develop audiovisual systems recommendations and cost estimates
• Work collaboratively with the CAD/BIM Staff to develop high-quality audiovisual infrastructure construction drawings, details, and systems drawings
• Work collaboratively with Principals and AV Project Consultants to develop specification documents
• Review Shop Drawings and other submittals, coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, and other consultants
• Perform site visits to review adherence to standards, procedures and best practices of infrastructure and systems by installing contractors
• Provide final system punch list visits with follow-up reports
• Ensure that all work is completed on-time, in-budget, and consistently within NV5's high standards of quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in the design and implementation of audiovisual systems; experience with an independent consulting firm is a strong plus
• Extensive knowledge in the design of audiovisual systems, including projection and displays; sound and speech reinforcement; streaming; conferencing and collaboration systems; digital signal processing, and digital signal distribution and routing; control systems
• Intimate knowledge of audiovisual architectural requirements including sightline studies; structural support requirements; cabling pathways; architectural integration of audiovisual equipment
• General knowledge of Information Technology (IT) services and digital media delivery technologies, network hardware, infrastructure and system architecture
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Values that include integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun
• Works equally well as an individual contributor or team member
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high‑pressure environment
• Ability to assist with business development activities is preferred but required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam and AutoCad or Revit (Revit preferred)
• Pluses: CTS-D, CTS-I, EST-L2, CCNA or additional industry related certifications

All candidates must be driven to satisfy the needs of end users and have the ability to deliver high caliber end results in a timely manner while operating without direct supervision. Some overnight travel may be required. Navigating building construction sites on foot is required for most project assignments.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.