Audio Visual Design Engineer

BAKER AUDIO VISUAL is hiring an AV Design Engineer to lead design, engineering, and commissioning for permanently installed audio and integrated AV 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.
• Create loudspeaker layouts and coverage models; specify loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSP architecture, and audio signal paths.
• Design and integrate networked audio systems using Dante, AES67, and related technologies.
• Produce detailed engineering deliverables including schematics, signal flow and riser diagrams, rack elevations, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Coordinate with account managers and project teams on scope, system specifications, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, evaluate field conditions and acoustic constraints, and resolve design issues with project stakeholders.
• Support installation with engineering guidance; perform 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.
• Demonstrated ability to engineer permanently installed audio systems; large commercial or venue-based project 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 technologies 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 for 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, solve technical problems, and communicate effectively with clients and project 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

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 manufacturers such as L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, JBL Professional, Meyer Sound, Renkus-Heinz, or similar.
• Audio system tuning and measurement experience (for example, Smaart); AVIXA CTS/CTS-D, Dante, or manufacturer certifications.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Norcross, GA 30071
• Primarily remote for candidates located in the southeast