Principal AV Systems Architect & Automation Lead

Circa Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Circa Las Vegas seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to act as the senior technical authority for designing, integrating, programming, automating, documenting, and lifecycle-managing enterprise AV systems across casino properties, sportsbooks, and venues.

The role drives standards, automation, monitoring, and upgrades while mentoring AV Engineers, Leads, and Technicians, and coordinating with IT, Facilities, Security, vendors, and construction teams. Leadership and hands-on work are required.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible professional AV experience.
• Minimum of three years experience in designing, programming, commissioning, or integrating complex AV systems.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise control systems, automation, DSP configuration, video distribution, and network-connected AV equipment.
• Experience leading technical projects from design through final commissioning.
• Advanced troubleshooting experience across audio, video, control, networking, and power-related systems.
• Ability to read and create signal-flow diagrams, rack elevations, network diagrams, and installation documentation.
• Experience coordinating work with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Construction, vendors, and operational departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during high-pressure situations.
• High-School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• AV system design and engineering
• Integration and installation
• Control programming and automation
• AV networking
• Monitoring system reliability
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Uphold documentation and AV standards
• Project leadership, including mentoring
• Provide operational support
• Vendor and manufacturer management

Skills

Audio/Video

Control & Automation

Networking

Project Leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

High-School diploma or equivalent

Tools

DSP configuration

Video distribution

AV networking equipment

Job description

Circa Las Vegas seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to act as the senior technical authority for designing, integrating, programming, automating, documenting, and lifecycle-managing enterprise AV systems across casino properties, sportsbooks, and venues.

The role drives standards, automation, monitoring, and upgrades while mentoring AV Engineers, Leads, and Technicians, and coordinating with IT, Facilities, Security, vendors, and construction teams. Leadership and hands-on work are required.