CHG - Audio Visual - Principal Systems Engineer
About The Position
The AV - Principal Systems Engineer is the departments senior technical authority responsible for the design, integration, programming, automation, documentation, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise audiovisual systems. This position provides technical leadership across permanent AV installations, live production systems, convention spaces, entertainment venues, sportsbooks, digital signage systems, control rooms, broadcast environments, and property-wide AV networks. The AV Principal establishes system standards, develops automation solutions, supports complex troubleshooting, and ensures that AV platforms operate reliably, securely, and consistently across all company properties. The AV Principal serves as the technical bridge between AV Operations, Information Technology, Facilities, Engineering, Security, vendors, manufacturers, consultants, and construction teams. The position is expected to remain hands-on while also mentoring AV Engineers, Leads, and Technicians.
Requirements
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible professional AV experience.
- Minimum of three years experience in designing, programming, commissioning, or integrating complex AV systems.
- Demonstrated experience with enterprise control systems, automation, DSP configuration, video distribution, and network-connected AV equipment.
- Experience leading technical projects from design through final commissioning.
- Advanced troubleshooting experience across audio, video, control, networking, and power-related systems.
- Ability to read and create signal-flow diagrams, rack elevations, network diagrams, and installation documentation.
- Experience coordinating work with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Construction, vendors, and operational departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during high-pressure situations.
- High-School diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge in Audio, Video, Control and Automation, Networking and Integration.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain company-wide AV engineering, integration, and programming standards.
- Improve system reliability through automation, monitoring, redundancy, and preventative maintenance.
- Lead the technical design and deployment of new AV systems and major upgrades.
- Reduce operational downtime by identifying recurring failures and implementing permanent corrective solutions.
- Standardize AV control, signal routing, network configuration, equipment naming, documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Provide advanced technical support for high-profile events, critical venues, and property-wide AV incidents.
- Develop the technical abilities of AV Engineers, Leads, Technicians, and other operational personnel.
- AV system design and engineering
- Integration and installation
- Control programming and automation
- AV networking
- Monitoring system reliability
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Uphold documentation and AV standards
- Project leadership, including mentoring
- Provide operational support
- Vendor and manufacturer management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
