Associate Design Engineer

CTI•Richland VIII Precinct, NE

About The Position

CTI is hiring an Associate Design Engineer to translate clients’ ideas into clear, build-ready commercial audiovisual system designs. The role supports projects from concept through execution, working with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, field teams, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are coordinated, practical, and aligned with CTI standards and project budgets. The position involves designing AV systems for spaces such as conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration environments; preparing signal-flow diagrams, system drawings, and related documentation; selecting equipment and defining system architecture; and providing technical direction and quality assurance for drawings. The engineer also supports project execution by responding to field and programming questions, clarifying procurement issues or substitutions, and updating designs in response to site conditions or product availability. CTI describes its environment as collaborative and lively, with an emphasis on customer experience, employee growth, and a culture where fun is mandatory.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience designing commercial AV systems.
Strong experience creating AV documentation and drawings, including signal-flow diagrams and system drawings using Visio and/or CAD.
Ability to select equipment and develop practical, buildable solutions aligned with standards and budgets.
Strong communication skills for cross-team coordination and explaining technical information clearly.
Collaborative and supportive work style, with the ability to work independently and ask clarifying questions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Design complete commercial AV systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, enterprise collaboration environments, and similar spaces.
Create AV signal-flow diagrams, system drawings, and documentation using Visio and/or CAD.
Review project scope, proposals, and kickoff information and clarify technical requirements and assumptions.
Select AV equipment and define system architecture in alignment with CTI standards, real-world constraints, and budgets.
Coordinate designs with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, architects, consultants, IT, and electrical stakeholders.
Provide technical direction and quality assurance for drawings so field teams can rely on them.
Support project execution by answering field and programming questions, clarifying procurement issues and substitutions, and updating designs for site conditions or product availability.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional and personal growth and learning.
Employer-matched medical, prescription, and dental insurance, available after 60 days of employment.
Employer-matched 401(k) up to 3%, after 6 months of employment.
Bonus eligibility through a results-oriented incentive plan, after 3 months of employment.
Graduated PTO program.
All major holidays off and three floating holidays, available from the first day of employment.
Special gifts for significant life events, such as marriage, the birth of a child, and buying a house.
Cell phone reimbursement plan.
Long- and short-term disability insurance paid 100% by CTI.
Life insurance paid 100% by CTI.