AV Design Engineer

American Sound; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

American Sound is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer in Marietta, GA to plan, design, and oversee complex AV systems. You will collaborate with clients and project teams to translate requirements into BOMs and detailed drawings, while ensuring optimal acoustics, placement, routing, and integration across trades.

Required 5 years in commercial AV design, a related degree, and AV tool proficiency. CTS/CTS-D/CQD certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial AV design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications CTS/CTS-D/CQD advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AV design tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and clients to understand AV/UC needs and project goals.
• Translate requirements into BOM and Scope of Work before sale and drawings after sale.
• Develop comprehensive AV/UC system designs covering audio, video, lighting, control and network.
• Consider acoustics, equipment placement, cable routing, and user experience.
• Coordinate with IT, electrical, fire, security, structural and architectural trades for seamless integration.
• Modify architectural drawings to incorporate AV elements.
• Select AV/UC equipment (projectors, displays, cameras, DSPs, switches, controllers).
• Ensure compatibility, performance, and reliability; attend design and programming meetings.

Skills

AV design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or related field (preferred)

CTS

CTS-D

CQD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

American Sound is growing and looking to add an experienced AV Design Engineer to our team. As an AV Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and overseeing the installation of complex integrated audiovisual (AV) systems. Your expertise will contribute to creating seamless and high-quality AV experiences for clients across various industries.

Job Responsibilities

• The AV Design Engineer will collaborate with sales and clients to understand client AV/UC needs, requirements, and project goals
• Translate client expectations into Bill of Materials and Scope of Work before the sale and drawings after the sale
• Develop comprehensive AV/UC system designs that encompass various components, including audio, video, lighting, control systems, and network
• Consider factors such as room acoustics, equipment placement, cable routing, and user experience
• Coordinate with other trades (IT, electrical, fire, security, structural and architectural) to seamlessly integrate AV systems into building designs
• Modify architectural drawings as needed to incorporate AV elements
• Evaluate and select AV/UC equipment including projectors/screens, dvLED/LCD displays, cameras, microphones, DSP’s, speakers, amplifiers, network switches, and control interfaces
• Ensure compatibility, performance, and reliability
• Attend design and programming meetings to align AV/UC solutions with project requirements
• Collaborate with vendors, programmers, technicians, and project managers to execute successful implementation
• Ensure reliable operation of AV/UC equipment during events or daily use
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly
• Add callouts on architectural floor and ceiling plans and create elevations, signal flow, rack elevations, power distribution, pinout detail, and plate detail drawings for AV/UC systems
• Maintain accurate records of design decisions, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines

Job Requirements

• 5 years of commercial AV design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Industry certifications such as CTS, CTS-D, and CQD are advantageous
• Proficiency in AV design software tools including AutoCAD
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience in analyzing audio/visual hardware solutions for educational venues, corporate spaces, entertainment venues, or other environments

Job Compensation and Details

• Pay- $100-140k annual salary with potential bonus at year end
• Shift Time and Days- Day Shift, M-F
• Benefits include but not limited to: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401k, Vacation, PTO, and Paid Holidays