Audio Visual Design Engineer
Job Description
BAKER AUDIO VISUAL is hiring an AV Design Engineer to lead design, engineering, and commissioning of permanently installed audio-visual systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead professional audio and integrated AV system design from concept through construction documentation and commissioning
- Design permanent sound reinforcement and distributed audio systems for large venues and complex commercial facilities
- Develop loudspeaker layouts and coverage models, including loudspeaker selection, amplifiers, DSP architecture, and audio signal paths
- Design and integrate networked audio systems using Dante, AES67, and related technologies
- Create detailed schematics plus signal flow and riser diagrams, including rack elevations, equipment layouts, and installation documentation
- Coordinate with account managers and project teams on scope, system specifications, budgets, and deliverables
- Perform site surveys, evaluate field conditions and acoustic constraints, and resolve design issues with stakeholders
- Support installation with system testing, DSP configuration, optimization, and commissioning
- Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to integrate audio, video, control, and networking systems
- Prepare equipment lists, specifications, proposals, and technical submittals
Requirements
- 2–6 years of audiovisual system design, engineering, implementation, or commissioning experience, including hands-on professional audio design
- Proven ability to engineer permanently installed audio systems; large commercial or venue-based experience is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of loudspeakers, amplification, DSP, signal flow, gain structure, audio distribution, and system optimization
- Experience with professional audio and DSP platforms such as Q-SYS, Biamp, BSS, Shure, Sennheiser, or comparable systems
- Working knowledge of Dante, AES67, or related networked audio technologies
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit to produce accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Understanding of integrated AV systems including video distribution, control, networking, and system interoperability
- Ability to manage concurrent design deliverables, troubleshoot technical issues, and communicate effectively with clients and teams
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Technologies
- Dante, AES67
- Q-SYS, Biamp, BSS
- Shure, Sennheiser
- AutoCAD, Revit, Crestron, Extron
- Bluebeam, Microsoft 365
- EASE, EASE Focus, Soundvision, ArrayCalc
- Smaart
- AVIXA CTS, AVIXA CTS-D
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Large-venue experience with stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, or entertainment facilities
- Experience with line arrays, distributed audio, acoustic modeling, or high-performance sound reinforcement systems
- Familiarity with EASE, EASE Focus, Soundvision, ArrayCalc, or comparable prediction software
- Experience with L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, JBL Professional, Meyer Sound, Renkus-Heinz, or similar manufacturers
- Audio system tuning and measurement experience (e.g., Smaart); AVIXA CTS/CTS-D, Dante, or manufacturer certifications
- Experience with Crestron, Extron, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365
Work Location
- Hybrid remote in Norcross, GA 30071
- Primarily remote option for candidates located in the southeast