Audio Visual Design Engineer

The AV Design Engineer at CTI transforms client requirements into clear, build-ready commercial audio visual system designs, while providing technical support from initial concept through execution. This onsite role in Norman, OK focuses on documentation, signal flow clarity, and cross-team coordination to keep projects coordinated and installable.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end commercial AV systems for environments such as conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration setups.
• Create AV signal flow diagrams, system drawings, and project documentation using Visio and/or CAD.
• Review project scope, proposals, and kickoff information, then ask targeted technical questions to confirm requirements, assumptions, and constraints.
• Select AV equipment and define system architecture that follows CTI standards while fitting real-world limitations and project budgets.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, architects, consultants, IT, and electrical stakeholders to ensure the design remains coordinated and buildable.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance on drawings so field teams can rely on the documentation.
• Support execution by addressing field and programming questions, handling procurement clarifications or substitutions, and updating designs when site conditions or product availability require changes.

Requirements

• 3+ years designing commercial AV systems, with strong signal flow skills (not entry-level).
• Strong experience producing AV documentation and drawings, including signal flow and system drawings using Visio and/or CAD.
• Ability to select equipment and develop solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned with standards and budget.
• Communication skills that support cross-team coordination and help translate technical details for different stakeholders.
• A collaborative, supportive working style, with independence when needed and a curiosity level that supports asking strong questions.
• Associate degree preferred; attitude and aptitude matter.

Technologies

• Visio
• CAD

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and learning.
• Competitive base salary (DOE).
• Employer-matched medical, prescription, and dental insurance, available after 60 days of employment.
• Employer matched 401K up to 3% after 6 months of employment.
• Bonus eligibility based on CTI’s results-oriented incentive plan after 3 months of employment.
• Graduated PTO program, all major holidays off, and three “floating” holidays available upon first day of employment.
• Special gifts for significant life events, including marriage, the birth of a child, and buying a house.
• Cell phone reimbursement plan.
• Long- and Short-Term Disability covered at 100% paid by CTI.
• Life insurance covered at 100% paid by CTI.

What Success Looks Like

• Clean installations with minimal rework through accurate, buildable designs.
• Clear, accurate documentation that the field can trust.
• Projects that meet client expectations, CTI standards, and budget.
• Strong collaboration across Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD, and field teams, aligned with CTI culture.