Senior AV Systems Designer

Continua Interiors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

Paid time off and holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Continua Interiors is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer to craft system designs, perform site surveys, and produce complete documentation for approved proposals. You will collaborate with the sales team and partners to translate client needs into technical AV solutions.

The role includes supporting pre-sale activities, attending customer meetings, and coordinating with installers to ensure smooth deployments.

Qualifications

• Technical experience or BS degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years in the Audio-Visual field.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Extron, Crestron, Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize VTC systems, Poly, Biamp, QSC, Shure MXA, Dante & AES67.
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• D-Tools experience preferred.
• Ability to read Crestron, AMX and Extron code preferred.
• Ability to read construction documents to inform AV design decisions related to building construction and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of installation methods and products (speakers, displays, cabling, AV racks, wall plates and interfaces).
• Knowledge of terminations (audio, video, control).
• Understanding of Network Topology.
• Time management and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication with vendors, partners, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to create timely, accurate proposals.
• Work with partners and customers in the design and development of AV solutions.
• Conduct site surveys to gather information for accurate proposals.
• Produce comprehensive system designs and documentation (BOM, scope, rack layout, budgets).
• Support the design process with pre-sale drawings/modeling/documentation.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Work with AV Drafters to create system drawings and documentation (plans, elevations, schematics, cabling schedules).
• Collaborate with project managers and installers to ensure successful installation of designed systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BS degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

D-Tools

Windows OS

Crestron

Extron

Cisco/Polycom/Lifesize

Dante

AES67

Job description

Continua Interiors is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer to craft system designs, perform site surveys, and produce complete documentation for approved proposals. You will collaborate with the sales team and partners to translate client needs into technical AV solutions.

The role includes supporting pre-sale activities, attending customer meetings, and coordinating with installers to ensure smooth deployments.