AV System Design Engineer

ADI Global

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in designing or installing AV and IT systems
  • CTS certification required within 1 year of employment
  • Strong organization and self-motivation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed AV system designs aligned with client needs and engineering standards
  • Create comprehensive design documentation, including scopes of work and system layouts
  • Meet with integrators to gather information and assess project challenges
  • Provide technical support for AV control, audio, video, and network systems during design phases
  • Identify long-lead equipment and communicate procurement risks effectively
  • Engage with vendors to understand product capabilities and project fit
  • Stay updated with industry trends through training and professional development

Benefits

  • Ongoing vendor training and development opportunities
  • Access to trade publications and industry events
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to serve as a technical expert and partner to clients
  • Engagement in customer-facing roles enhancing communication skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Design Engineer, you will serve as the trusted technical expert and partner to our customers, field engineers, and sales teams. Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, you will design and engineer AV systems by developing bills of materials and producing system line drawings based on customer-provided scopes of work.

This role combines strong technical expertise with effective communication and collaboration skills. You will work in a dynamic, customer-facing environment, partnering with clients and internal teams to evaluate projects and deliver complete system designs that meet the customer's scope requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Develop clear and detailed AV system designs, defining technical requirements that align with client needs, project constraints, and established engineering standards.


  • Develop clear and complete design documentation including scopes of work, functional system descriptions, system sketches, and line drawings such as signal flow diagrams and layouts.


  • Meet with integrators to understand existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and gather critical information to support accurate system design.


  • Provide technical expertise and coordination support for audio, video, network, and control systems throughout the design phase and during handoff to project and field teams.


  • Identify long-lead equipment and proactively communicate procurement risks to ensure project timelines are maintained.


  • Engage with vendors and manufacturers to learn about the product capabilities and ensure selected products meet project and client requirements.


  • Maintain current industry knowledge through ongoing vendor training, trade publications, participation in industry events, and continuing education.


  • Maintaining your work calendar, effectively utilize Office programs, and use design software to increase efficiencies and collaborate effectively.


YOU MUST HAVE:

  • 5+ years of experience designing and/or installing within AV and IT systems.


  • CTS certifications (required within 1 year of employment)


  • Highly organized and self-motivated


  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills


  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams


  • Ability to travel when required (less than 10%)


WE VALUE:

  • CTS-D or CTS-I Certification


  • Advanced manufacturer certifications in related Control, networking, or AV technologies.


  • Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, Revit, or Bluebeam


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