Senior AV & Technology Design Lead (Hybrid)

Salas O'Brien; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Southern California is seeking a Senior AV/Technology Consultant to lead client strategy, interdisciplinary coordination, and design quality for performing arts, corporate, educational, and other venues.

From early visioning through construction administration, you will develop designs, drawings, and specifications, coordinating with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver integrated AV, lighting, rigging, acoustics, and system solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physics, theatre, architecture, or a related field.
• 5–10 years in design consulting or systems integration.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Experience with AV and acoustic testing or modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead client strategy, interdisciplinary coordination, and design quality for venues.
• Develop preliminary designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients and internal teams.
• Guide design through construction administration and submittal reviews.
• Prepare presentation materials and coordinate system requirements.

Skills

A/V systems design

Team coordination

Client leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/physics/theatre/architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Smaart

EASE

Treble

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Southern California is seeking a Senior AV/Technology Consultant to lead client strategy, interdisciplinary coordination, and design quality for performing arts, corporate, educational, and other venues.

From early visioning through construction administration, you will develop designs, drawings, and specifications, coordinating with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver integrated AV, lighting, rigging, acoustics, and system solutions.