AV Systems Design Engineer — Collaborative, Build‑Ready

CTI; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun culture

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary (DOE)

Medical coverage

401K matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

CTI, a leading AV provider since 1988, seeks a Design Engineer to turn client ideas into build-ready AV system designs. You’ll partner with Sales, PMs, BIM/CAD, and the field to keep projects smart, buildable, and aligned with CTI standards.

The role requires 3+ years in commercial AV design, strong AV drawing/documentation skills, and a practical, collaborative approach. CTI offers a fun culture, growth opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing commercial AV systems.
• Strong experience creating AV documentation/drawings (signal flow, system drawings, Visio/CAD).
• Comfort selecting equipment and building solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned to standards/budget.
• Communication skills that make cross-team coordination easy (you can translate tech to humans).
• A collaborative, supportive work style— independent when needed, curious enough to ask great questions.
• Associate degree preferred (not required). Attitude and aptitude matter here.

Responsibilities

• Design complete commercial AV systems (conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, enterprise collaboration environments, etc.).
• Create AV signal flow diagrams, system drawings, and documentation (Visio and/or CAD).
• Review project scope, proposals, and kickoff info—then ask the right questions to clarify technical requirements and assumptions.
• Select AV equipment and define system architecture that aligns with CTI standards, real-world constraints, and budgets.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, architects, consultants, IT, and electrical stakeholders to keep designs coordinated and buildable.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance on drawings so the field can trust what’s on the page.
• Support execution with answers and adjustments: field/programming questions, procurement clarifications/substitutions, and design updates due to site conditions or product availability.

Skills

Signal flow design

Cross-team coordination

Communication skills

Attitude and aptitude

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Visio

CAD

Job description

CTI, a leading AV provider since 1988, seeks a Design Engineer to turn client ideas into build-ready AV system designs. You’ll partner with Sales, PMs, BIM/CAD, and the field to keep projects smart, buildable, and aligned with CTI standards.

The role requires 3+ years in commercial AV design, strong AV drawing/documentation skills, and a practical, collaborative approach. CTI offers a fun culture, growth opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.