AV & Control System Designer

CANTARA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO 10 days

Sick days

401k Matching

Job summary

Cantara, based in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks an experienced residential AV/tech system designer for luxury homes. You will own technology design on each project from proposal through installation and coordinate with architects and builders.

Full-time, in-person schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. Ideal candidates bring strong AutoCAD skills, familiarity with Control4/Savant, networking, and lighting/shading, and a history of delivering high-end residential systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential technology projects from proposal to installation, including design and equipment selection.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Familiarity with Control4/Savant, networking, and lighting/shading.
• Stable work history and high EQ.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology design on each Cantara project from proposal to installation: system design, equipment selection, scope of work, and proposal.
• Build and maintain the drawing set as the project changes: device placement, system layouts, WiFi coverage plans, coordination and production drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and builders. Attend build-team meetings and site visits.
• Prepare change order documentation with the Project Manager.
• Deliver as-builts and closeout documentation for service handover.

Skills

People skills

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Tools

AutoCAD

Control4

Savant

Networking

Lighting control

Job description

An experienced residential AV/ technology system designer that has specialized in luxury residential for many years. You are good with people and feel comfortable collaborating with a sales team along with direct client interaction. You love technology and are passionate about the creation of systems that enhance the lives of clients and enjoy working with a team to deliver on that goal.

Department: Engineering

Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Cantara)

Compensation: $100,000 / year

Description

You Are

• An experienced residential AV/ technology system designer that has specialized in luxury residential for many years. You are good with people and feel comfortable collaborating with a sales team along with direct client interaction. You love technology and are passionate about the creation of systems that enhance the lives of clients and enjoy working with a team to deliver on that goal.

You Have

• Experience taking residential technology projects from proposal through construction, including system design, equipment selection, and documentation for field installation. Strong AutoCAD skills. Familiarity of control systems (Control4/Savant), networking, and lighting/shading. A steady work history, a pleasant disposition, and high EQ.

Your Location

• In-Person
• 3190 Airport Loop Drive, Suite J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Your Schedule

• Full Time (40hrs/Wk)
• Mon-Fri from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Your Manager

• Kevin, Systems Engineering Manager

Your Contribution to Cantara

• Own the technology design on each project from proposal to final installation: system design, equipment selection, scope of work, and proposal.
• Build and maintain the drawing set as the project changes: device placement, system layouts, WiFi coverage plans, coordination and production drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and builders. Attend build-team meetings and site visits.
• Prepare change order documentation with the Project Manager.
• Deliver as-builts and closeout documentation for service handover.

Cantara's Contribution to You

• $100k per year (or more depending upon experience and qualifications)
• Medical (50%) Dental/Vision (100%) Offered
• PTO: 10 days/yr accrued (Yr 1-4) 15 days/yr accrued (Yr 5-9)
• 5 sick days
• 401k w/ 1-3.5% Matching