AV Design Engineer

Join to apply for the AV Design Engineer - Workplace role at Diversified 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants About Diversified Diversified is a global leader in audio‑visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award‑winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large‑scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations, retailers, sports and live‑performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back. What To Expect At Diversified, we are on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, we offer more than just a job. We provide a career path with flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you. As a Diversified associate, you’ll dive head‑first into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll also enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. How You’ll Contribute The AV Design Engineer (DE) is a core team member for each AV (Workplace) project. The DE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle—from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As a technical authority on a project team, the DE is instrumental in determining and executing client and system requirements, looking holistically at solutions, and collaborating with teams as required. Reporting to a Senior Leader of Technical Operation (DTO), the DE’s project assignments are determined based on enterprise‑wide demands. Typically, the DE will manage an array of projects ranging from small to mid‑to‑large scale. NOTE - while a virtual position based in Canada, this role supports customers globally. What You’ll Do Lead complex engagements and work directly with clients and project teams to develop solutions, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations. Negotiate changes in deliverables and schedules and serve as an escalation point for engineering issues. Optionally lead project teams on large engagements. Understand SOW, budgets, deliverables & due dates. Define project standards (system names, etc.). Conduct client meetings & reviews. Create design documents and functional narratives. Coordinate IT network design with F.E. and client IT admins. Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements. Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support system architecture, installation, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions. Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and support documentation. Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices; develop detailed PDF markups for CAD to translate into construction drawings; track engineering team tasks to completion. Manage as‑built drawings. Lead coordination during design phase with architect, GC, and EC. Generate functional system descriptions, block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies. Attend technical kickoff, BOM scrub, release to order for PM. Determine, present, review, and justify mathematically sound system design calculation principles (speaker coverage, UPS power requirements, 3‑phase power distribution loads, proper viewing metrics, streaming bandwidth, and labor estimates). Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects. Provide technical expertise for creation and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package. Support test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment. Support projects and teams in build phase; complete the as‑built drawings for service hand‑over. Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations, Project Engineering, and other teams. Continuously develop industry expertise through trade publications, shows, seminars, and educational forums. Complexity The Design Engineer collaborates with the Regional Engineering Manager on resource assignments and Senior Design Engineers, the Technical Operations teams, and Sales teams on projects. This role is primarily billable in a post‑sales capacity, with occasional presales estimation and design tasks. Physical Demands Work is normally performed in an office environment or at home. Occasionally, employees may be exposed to construction site conditions and must comply with all safety regulations; PPE is usually required. Employees may spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and mobile on construction sites. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision. Travel Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips may be required. Employees must possess a valid driver’s license in their state/province of residence. What You’ll Bring Education & Certifications High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent experience. Certification or training with at least one DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, Clearone, etc.). Certification or training with at least one control system (Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, etc.). Minimum CTS certification is required. Required Skills/Qualifications 4+ years in audiovisual technical systems design. AVIXA CTS certification required. Experience with government contracts and federal AV design. Proven understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, and wireless access points. Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office 365. Understanding of all project phases: presales, program, conceptualization, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction, and commissioning. Demonstrable understanding of construction process, installation, integration, and architectural and construction drawings and specifications. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Electro‑acoustic modeling experience (e.g., EASE) and ability to use SMAART. Exceptional time‑management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise, succinct messages. High level of problem‑solving and technical troubleshooting skills. What We Offer Competitive compensation package. Medical and dental plan options. Basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSA). Paid time off and paid holidays. Commuter benefits. And much more. To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit our career site or email Diversified is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact so we can assist you. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Diversified by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr