AV & Control System Designer

TheCoTeam • Costa Mesa, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Cantara is seeking an experienced residential AV and technology system designer specializing in luxury residential projects. The designer works with the sales team and clients and collaborates with project teams to create technology systems that enhance clients’ lives. The role owns technology design from proposal through final installation, including system design, equipment selection, scope of work, proposals, and documentation for field installation. The position is in person at 3190 Airport Loop Drive, Suite J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, and is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role reports to Kevin, Systems Engineering Manager. Compensation is $100,000 per year or more depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Experience designing residential technology projects from proposal through construction, including system design, equipment selection, and documentation for field installation.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Familiarity with control systems such as Control4 or Savant, networking, and lighting and shading.
• Steady work history.
• Pleasant disposition and high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Own technology design on each project from proposal through final installation, including system design, equipment selection, scope of work, and proposals.
• Build and maintain drawing sets as projects change, including device placement, system layouts, Wi-Fi coverage plans, coordination drawings, and production drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and builders.
• Attend build-team meetings and site visits.
• Prepare change-order documentation with the Project Manager.
• Deliver as-builts and closeout documentation for service handover.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (50%).
• Dental and vision coverage (100%).
• Accrued paid time off: 10 days per year in years 1–4 and 15 days per year in years 5–9.
• Five sick days.
• 401(k) with 1%–3.5% matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed