Audio Visual Design Engineer
Job Description
Turn client concepts into coordinated, build-ready commercial audio visual designs from concept through execution.
Responsibilities
- Design full commercial AV systems for environments such as conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration setups
- Create AV signal flow diagrams, system drawings, and other project documentation using Visio and/or CAD
- Review scope, proposals, and kickoff inputs; ask technical questions to clarify requirements and assumptions
- Select AV equipment and define system architecture aligned with CTI standards, real-world constraints, and budgets
- Coordinate with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, architects/consultants, IT, and electrical stakeholders to keep designs buildable
- Provide technical direction and quality assurance on drawings so the field can rely on what is documented
- Support execution by addressing field and programming questions, managing procurement clarifications/substitutions, and updating designs based on site conditions or product availability
Requirements
- 3+ years designing commercial AV systems
- Strong experience producing AV documentation and drawings, including signal flow and system drawings using Visio/CAD
- Ability to select equipment and build solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned to standards and budget
- Communication skills that enable cross-team coordination and translating technical details for non-technical partners
- Collaborative work style: independent when needed, and curious enough to ask strong questions
- Associate degree preferred (not required)
Tools & Technologies
- Visio
- CAD
Benefits
- Culture where fun is mandatory
- Opportunities for growth and learning
- Competitive base salary (DOE)
- Employer-matched medical, prescription, and dental insurance (after 60 days)
- Employer matched 401K up to 3% (after 6 months)
- Bonus eligibility based on results-oriented incentive plan (after 3 months)
- Graduated PTO program, all major holidays off, plus three floating holidays (available upon first day of employment)
- Special gifts for significant life events (marriage, birth of a child, buying a house)
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
- Long- and Short-Term Disability 100% paid by CTI
- Life Insurance 100% paid by CTI
What Success Looks Like
- Designs that install cleanly with minimal rework
- Clear, accurate documentation that the field can trust
- Projects that meet client expectations, CTI standards, and budget
- Strong collaboration across Sales, PMs, BIM/CAD, and field teams, aligned with CTI’s fun is mandatory culture
Location: Raleigh, NC (onsite)
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Associate degree preferred