AV Design Engineer

AV Design Engineer

American Sound is growing and looking to add an experienced AV Design Engineer to our team. As an AV Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and overseeing the installation of complex integrated audiovisual (AV) systems. Your expertise will contribute to creating seamless and high-quality AV experiences for clients across various industries. This position requires client site visits in the Phoenix, AZ area.

Job Responsibilities

The AV Design Engineer will:

• Collaborate with sales and clients to understand client AV/UC needs, requirements, and project goals
• Translate client expectations into Bill of Materials and Scope of Work before the sale and drawings after the sale
• Develop comprehensive AV/UC system designs that encompass various components, including audio, video, lighting, control systems, and network
• Consider factors such as room acoustics, equipment placement, cable routing, and user experience
• Coordinate with other trades (IT, electrical, fire, security, structural and architectural) to seamlessly integrate AV systems into building designs
• Modify architectural drawings as needed to incorporate AV elements
• Evaluate and select AV/UC equipment including projectors/screens, dvLED/LCD displays, cameras, microphones, DSP's, speakers, amplifiers, network switches, and control interfaces
• Ensure compatibility, performance, and reliability
• Attend design and programming meetings to align AV/UC solutions with project requirements
• Collaborate with vendors, programmers, technicians, and project managers to execute successful implementation
• Ensure reliable operation of AV/UC equipment during events or daily use
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly
• Add callouts on architectural floor and ceiling plans and create elevations, signal flow, rack elevations, power distribution, pinout detail, and plate detail drawings for AV/UC systems
• Maintain accurate records of design decisions, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 years of commercial AV design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Industry certifications such as CTS, CTS-D, and CQD are advantageous
• Proficiency in AV design software tools including AutoCAD
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience in analyzing audio/visual hardware solutions for educational venues, corporate spaces, entertainment venues, or other environments

Job Compensation and Details

Compensation and benefits include:

• Pay- $90k-140k annual salary with potential bonus at year end
• Shift Time and Days- Day Shift, M-F
• Benefits include but not limited to: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401k, Vacation, PTO, and Paid Holidays