Senior AV Design Consultant

Ta Inc; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior AV Design Consultant to join their innovative team in Morrisville, NC. This full-time role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in audiovisual systems while also engaging in complementary technology areas such as lighting and security. You will take the lead in client interactions, ensuring that their vision is effectively translated into technical solutions. With a focus on collaboration and design excellence, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Immediate Benefits

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Simple IRA plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in audiovisual or technology design required.
• Must have strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV design criteria and technical documentation.
• Act as primary client interface and manage project lifecycle.

Skills

Audiovisual Design

Client Communication

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Microsoft 365 Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

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About Thorburn Associates:

Thorburn Associates is a professional service firm providing acoustical consulting, technology system engineering, and lighting design for the commercial, corporate, leisure, public, residential, and retail Industries. Thorburn Associates provides integrated collaborative designs for both new construction and renovations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Audiovisual Design Consultant at the Senior Associate rank to join our technology team full-time in our Morrisville, NC office. In this position, you will leverage your expertise in AV systems to spearhead designs for diverse A/E/C projects acting as a primary client liaison, crafting effective technical solutions. While AV mastery is fundamental, this role is ideal for candidates who also bring proven design experience in complementary technology areas like lighting, security, or telecommunication. These skills represent the target profile for making a significant impact within our technology group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership: Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships, understanding their vision, and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design Development: Lead the creation of AV design criteria, system narratives, and functional requirements based on client programming and project scope.
• Technical Documentation: Develop comprehensive AV system design drawings and specifications, including floor plans, equipment layouts, riser diagrams, and detailed schematics.
• Construction Administration: Perform detailed reviews of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure alignment with design intent and technical specifications.
• Site Evaluation: Conduct thorough site surveys during design phases and perform construction progress inspections, effectively documenting findings and coordinating necessary actions.
• Project Support: Contribute to project proposals by accurately estimating design effort and assisting with scope definition.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in audiovisual or technology design.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, technology, or a closely related field.
• AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D) certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences (clients, technical staff, partners).
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Solid understanding of project management principles and experience contributing to project success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a related technology field of; lighting design, security, or telecommunication.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for document review and markup.
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

What We Offer:

We invest in our team and offer a competitive compensation package alongside a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being:

• Immediate Benefits: Coverage starts on your first day of employment.
• Exceptional Health Coverage: Company-paid medical insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Care: Dental and Vision coverage options.
• Security: Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance provided.
• Retirement Savings: Simple IRA plan with a 3% employer match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Location & Schedule:

• This full-time position is based in our Morrisville, NC office.
• Typical schedule is Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM and Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Hybrid Flexibility: A hybrid work arrangement, mix of in-office and remote, is available for eligible employees who maintain a dedicated, distraction-free work environment with reliable high-speed internet access.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Thorburn Associates is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and seek to create an inclusive environment. Our team represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. A diverse workforce is central to our success as the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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