Rigging Design Engineer - 3D Modeling & AV Systems

Sound Image; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Image is seeking a Rigging Design Engineer in Milwaukee to support Operations and Installation teams. You will draft floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and rigging details for mounted equipment, convert 2D to 3D models, and respond to installation questions from the field.

The role involves collaboration with AV/lighting engineers on interdisciplinary projects and drafting shop drawings in Revit.

Qualifications

• 5 years of designing, installing, or operating performance rigging and scenic systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with SketchUp.
• Knowledge of construction documentation: floor plans, RCPs, sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Understanding of consultant specification documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, interdisciplinary collaboration mindset, and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Smartphone ownership for app-based communication platforms (Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering and Operations in designing equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and rigging details.
• Draft and review rigging hardware bills of material and support ordering.
• Convert 2D drawings to 3D models for pre-sales and engineering phases using Revit.
• Collaborate with AV and lighting engineers on construction drawings (AVLRD).
• Review drawing packages and existing bills of materials for completeness.
• Issue change orders for contracted projects and respond to technical questions during installation.
• Maintain knowledge of technologies offered and manage vendor relationships.
• Contribute to development of technical standards and continuing education plans.

Skills

Rigging design

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Construction docs

Communication

Tools

Soundvision

Job description

Sound Image is seeking a Rigging Design Engineer in Milwaukee to support Operations and Installation teams. You will draft floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and rigging details for mounted equipment, convert 2D to 3D models, and respond to installation questions from the field.

The role involves collaboration with AV/lighting engineers on interdisciplinary projects and drafting shop drawings in Revit.