AV Design Engineer – Venue and Entertainment

American Sound

. Design AV systems for large-scale projects including stadia, broadcast facilities, performing arts centers, museums, casinos, and auditoriums .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in AV system design for large-scale projects, with a strong focus on Audio, Video, Lighting, Control, Networking, Rigging, and Electrical systems. Proficient in project documentation and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and quality throughout all project phases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AV System DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyCTS-D CertificationProject Documentation ManagementClient Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

AV System DesignProject DocumentationTechnical WritingBills of Materials CreationSite VisitsOnsite CommissioningAudio Systems KnowledgeVideo Systems KnowledgeLighting Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAutonomous Work AbilityClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADVectorworksEASEBIM/RevitBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

CTS-D CertificationCTS-I Certification

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale ProjectsStadiaBroadcast FacilitiesPerforming Arts CentersMuseumsCasinosAuditoriumsProject Lifecycle ManagementComplianceQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design AV systems for large-scale projects including stadia, broadcast facilities, performing arts centers, museums, casinos, and auditoriums
Develop detailed project documentation including Scope of Work, Contracts and Terms and Conditions, Programming and Functionality Scope, and maintain accurate records throughout the project lifecycle
Create Bills of Materials (BOM) and prepare quotes for projects
Utilize AutoCAD, Vectorworks, EASE, BIM/Revit, and Bluebeam for design, markup, and takeoffs
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met and maintain strong professional relationships
Perform site visits, walkthroughs, onsite commissioning, client training, and project handover as required
Ensure compliance with project phases from bid work through completion, maintaining quality and accuracy at each stage
Apply thorough knowledge of Audio, Video, Lighting, Control, Networking, Rigging, and Electrical systems in all design work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of experience in AV system design for large-scale projects such as stadia, broadcast facilities, performing arts centers, museums, casinos, and auditoriums
CTS-D and/or CTS-I certifications highly preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, EASE, BIM/Revit, and Bluebeam for PDF markup and takeoffs
Thorough understanding of Audio, Video, Lighting, Control, Networking, Rigging, and Electrical systems as they relate to AV design
Comprehensive knowledge of all project phases from bid work through completion, including documentation and lifecycle management
Ability to produce detailed technical writing including Scope of Work, Contracts and Terms and Conditions, Programming and Functionality Scope, and maintain accurate project documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work autonomously and confidently with clients and internal teams
Ability to create Bills of Materials (BOM) and quotes
Willingness to perform site visits, walkthroughs, onsite commissioning, client training, and project handover as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential bonus at year end
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Vacation
PTO
Paid Holidays
Day shift, M-F
Fully remote capacity