AV Estimator/Designer

Tri-Tronics AV; Lillington (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Tri-Tronics AV is seeking an AV Estimator/Designer to join our small, hands-on team in Lillington, NC. You will interface with account managers, review project requirements, and develop AV system designs and accurate estimates for commercial and institutional clients.

Day-to-day work includes selecting equipment, coordinating with sales and project management, creating schematics and layouts, and ensuring designs meet budget, performance, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV system design, including needs assessment, equipment selection, and creation of system drawings and documentation.
• Estimating and proposal development, including cost analysis, bill of materials creation, and scope of work definition.
• Knowledge of audio, video, control, and networking relevant to commercial AV environments.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and coordinate designs with other trades.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, sales, project managers, and installation teams.
• Solid organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• CTS-D certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editors, Bluebeam, CAD or AV design software experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to client sites and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interface with account managers, review project requirements, and develop AV system designs and estimates.
• Prepare accurate proposals for commercial and institutional clients.
• Create system schematics and layouts that meet budget, performance, and standards.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, installation teams, and other trades.
• Conduct site visits for field verification and update project documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

AV system design

Estimating

Proposal development

Cost analysis

Documentation

Client collaboration

CTS-D

Hybrid work

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

AV design software

Job description

Tri-Tronics AV is a family-owned and veteran-owned audio visual integration company based in Lillington, NC. We've been serving customers for more than 60 years, and while the technology has changed quite a bit over that time, we've remained a hands-on company focused on doing good work and taking care of our customers.

Our team designs, installs, programs, and services AV systems for universities, government and military facilities, corporations, houses of worship, athletic venues, and other organizations throughout the region. We're a relatively small team, so people here have the opportunity to be involved in different parts of a project, work closely with one another, and see the systems we build come together from beginning to end.

We take pride in the quality of our work, the relationships we've built with our customers, and creating a workplace where people can continue learning and growing in the AV industry.

Role Description

The AV Estimator/Designer is a full-time hybrid role based in Lillington, NC, with some work-from-home flexibility. This position is responsible for interfacing with account managers, reviewing project requirements, developing AV system designs, and preparing accurate estimates and proposals for commercial and institutional clients. Day-to-day tasks include selecting appropriate equipment, coordinating with sales and project management teams, creating system schematics and layouts, and ensuring designs meet budget, performance, and industry standards. The role also involves site visits for field verification, collaborating with installation and service teams, and updating documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The AV Estimator/Designer will maintain up-to-date knowledge of AV technologies and best practices to support high-quality, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV system design, including needs assessment, equipment selection, and creation of system drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency in estimating and proposal development, including cost analysis, bill of materials creation, and scope of work definition.
• Knowledge of audio, video, control, and networking relevant to commercial AV environments.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and coordinate designs with other trades.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, sales, project managers, and installation teams.
• Solid organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including occasional on-site visits around NC, our office in Lillington, NC, and remote tasks such as design and proposal development.
• CTS-D certification preferred
• Proficiency with common office and design tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, PDF editors, Bluebeam, CAD or AV design software experience is a plus).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to client sites and project locations as needed.