Commercial AV Project Lead – Design, Docs & Delivery

Music & Arts; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Gig leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) within Guitar Center is seeking a Commercial Project Engineer to lead AV system design and documentation in commercial environments. You will act as the technical liaison for the Tech Ops team, coordinating with clients, sales, CAD, and vendors to ensure accurate BOMs, drawings, and commissioning records.

The role requires 5+ years in AV design, CTS/CTS-D preferred, and proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD) and MS Office. Travel may be occasional.

Qualifications

• CTS and/or CTS-D certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in AV systems design.
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of systems integration techniques.
• Skilled in CAD software usage.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Be the technical liaison for the Tech Ops team.
• Interface with clients, sales, CAD and Tech Ops on projects.
• Prepare installation packages with AutoCAD drawings and network documentation.
• Document system commissioning, change orders and RFIs.
• Identify cabling and material needs; guide installation teams.
• Direct technical teams on installation challenges.
• Assist with technical assessments during commissioning.
• Meet with vendors to evaluate products.

Skills

CTS/CTS-D

AV systems design

MS Office

Systems integration techniques

AV experience

Education

Formal education in Electronics or related field

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

Job description

Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) within Guitar Center is seeking a Commercial Project Engineer to lead AV system design and documentation in commercial environments. You will act as the technical liaison for the Tech Ops team, coordinating with clients, sales, CAD, and vendors to ensure accurate BOMs, drawings, and commissioning records.

The role requires 5+ years in AV design, CTS/CTS-D preferred, and proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD) and MS Office. Travel may be occasional.