AV Design Engineer

American Sound; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Vacation

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

American Sound in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced AV Design Engineer to plan, design, and oversee installation of complex AV systems for diverse clients. You will translate requirements into BOMs, develop detailed system designs, and coordinate with IT and construction teams to ensure seamless integration and reliable operation.

The role requires 5+ years in AV design, a related degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD; CTS/CTS-D/CQD certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial AV design experience.
• Degree in electrical, audio, or related field preferred.
• CTS/CTS-D/CQD certifications are advantageous.
• Proficiency with AV design software including AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and clients to understand AV/UC needs and project goals.
• Translate client expectations into BOMs and Scope of Work.
• Develop comprehensive AV/UC system designs including audio, video, lighting, control, and network.
• Consider acoustics, equipment placement, cabling, and user experience.
• Coordinate with IT, electrical, fire, security, structural and architectural teams.
• Modify architectural drawings to incorporate AV elements.
• Evaluate AV/UC equipment such as projectors, displays, cameras, DSPs, speakers, and switches.
• Ensure compatibility, performance, and reliability of AV solutions.
• Attend design and programming meetings to align solutions with requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors, programmers, technicians, and project managers to execute implementation.
• Ensure reliable operation during events or daily use and diagnose issues promptly.
• Add callouts on architectural drawings and create elevations, rack layouts, and wiring details.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client-facing skills

Education

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

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. This position requires client site visits in the Phoenix, AZ area.

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- $90k-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