Audio Visual Design Engineer

CTI•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CTI is hiring a Design Engineer to turn clients’ ideas into clear, build-ready commercial AV system designs. The role provides technical support from concept through execution, working with Sales, Project Managers, BIM/CAD teams, and field personnel to ensure designs are coordinated, practical, and aligned with CTI standards, project requirements, and budgets. Projects may include conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration environments. The engineer creates AV signal-flow diagrams, system drawings, and supporting documentation using Visio and/or CAD; reviews scope, proposals, and kickoff information to clarify requirements and assumptions; selects equipment and defines system architecture; and provides drawing quality assurance and technical direction. During execution, the engineer answers field and programming questions, clarifies procurement issues and substitutions, and updates designs for site conditions or product availability. CTI describes its workplace as collaborative and lively, with an emphasis on customer service, employee growth, learning, teamwork, and a culture where “fun is mandatory.” The position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Compensation is described as competitive, with the salary range undisclosed and base salary determined by experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Design complete commercial AV systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, training spaces, and enterprise collaboration environments.
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 that fits CTI standards, practical 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 they are reliable for field installation.
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.
Competitive base salary, determined by experience.
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 paid time off program.
All major holidays off and three floating holidays, available upon 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.