AV Engineer (CTS-D req)

AK Technologies; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid training

On-the-job training

Professional development

Opportunities for advancement

Referral program

Job summary

AK Technologies, a Texas-based systems integrator, seeks an AV Engineer to design commercial AV systems and review contract documents for general contractor projects. Remote applicants across the US are considered, with a preference for Texas candidates who can work from our Austin office on some days.

Full-time, salaried position. Responsibilities include designing audio/visual systems, producing design documents, and supporting PMs and field teams through installation and closeout.

Qualifications

• CTS-D certification is required.
• 3+ years of commercial AV system design experience.
• Commercial GC project experience.
• Strong Q-SYS experience.
• Strong networking skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial AV systems: audio, video, control, and conferencing.
• Review subcontracts, specifications, and drawings to set the basis of design.
• Produce signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, riser diagrams, and equipment lists.
• Design rigging and mounting for speakers, displays, and projection.
• Verify specified products are current, available, and compliant.
• Catch drawing conflicts early and submit RFIs before submittals.
• Prepare complete submittal packages per contract requirements.
• Support project managers and field teams through installation and closeout.

Skills

CTS-D certification

Q-SYS

Networking

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

AK Technologies is a Texas-based systems integrator for commercial audio visual, access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance. We are hiring an AV Engineer to design commercial AV systems and review contract documents on general contractor projects. Remote applicants anywhere in the US are considered; preference for Texas candidates who can work from our Austin office some days of the week. Full time, salaried.

Key responsibilities

• Design commercial AV systems: audio, video, control, and conferencing


• Review subcontracts, specifications, and drawings to set the basis of design


• Produce signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, riser diagrams, and equipment lists


• Design rigging and mounting for speakers, displays, and projection


• Verify specified products are current, available, and compliant


• Catch drawing conflicts early and submit RFIs before submittals


• Prepare complete submittal packages per contract requirements


• Support project managers and field teams through installation and closeout

Required

• CTS-D certification


• 3+ years of commercial AV system design


• Commercial GC project experience


• Strong Q-SYS experience


• Strong networking skills


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, or similar

Preferred

• Experience with Dante, Biamp, Extron, Crestron, Yealink, or similar platforms

This role centers on commercial AV integration. Experience mainly in live sound, stage production, or entertainment venues is unlikely to meet the requirements.

Benefits

401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, paid training, on-the-job training, professional development assistance, opportunities for advancement, and a referral program.