Audiovisual Engineer

Job Title: AV Engineer

Location: Anaheim, California

Full-time, Direct-hire

Petroplan is partnered with a leading electrical contractor seeking an experienced AV Engineer to provide technical leadership and design expertise across a range of complex projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead design efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a key part in delivering high-quality AV solutions from concept through construction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead AV system design efforts and supervise a small team of designers and CAD personnel (2–5 team members).
• Manage multiple small-to-mid sized projects or a large complex project.
• Develop project-specific AV specifications, sequences of operation, and system documentation.
• Review and process system/equipment submittals and support testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other project disciplines.
• Produce system single-line diagrams including conduit and cabling requirements.
• Participate in value engineering to optimize performance and cost.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and provide technical oversight during construction.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with project management to align design scope with budgets and schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• AVIXA CTS-I and CTS-D certifications required.
• 5 years of experience as an AV Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of AV systems including audio/DSP, video distribution, control systems, digital signage, and projection.
• Experience with leading AV platforms (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, Shure, Epson, etc.).
• Familiarity with control system programming.
• Understanding of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Crestron, Extron, or QSC certifications.
• Experience supporting commissioning and construction phases.