Senior A/V Engineer

Circuit Of The Americas • Del Valle, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior A/V Engineer is a technical authority for all audio-visual systems across the COTA and COTALAND campus. This role spans permanent AV infrastructure (boardrooms, press facilities, broadcast suites, control rooms, digital signage), live-event production support (F1, MotoGP, NASCAR, concerts, corporate events), and the guest-experience AV environment throughout COTALAND. The successful candidate will design, implement, operate, and maintain complex AV systems in a demanding, fast-paced venue environment while serving as a technical resource and escalation point for AV-related issues across the campus.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional AV engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting live events at a comparable venue scale — sports facilities, concert venues, theme parks, arenas, or broadcast environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with Crestron or AMX control systems (programming and commissioning).
• Strong working knowledge of Dante and/or AES67 networked audio protocols.
• Hands-on experience with professional audio consoles (Yamaha, Shure, QSC, or equivalent), video routing and switching (Extron, Kramer, or equivalent), and professional display/projection systems.
• Solid understanding of AV-over-IP and networked AV infrastructure, including VLAN configuration, multicast, and QoS requirements — and ability to work collaboratively with network engineers.
• Proficiency reading and producing AV system drawings, signal flow diagrams, and rack elevation documentation.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and major event days (F1, NASCAR, concerts) — this is a venue-based role and event hours are a core requirement, not an exception.

Nice To Haves

• CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design) or CTS-I (Installation) credential from AVIXA.
• Experience with Biamp, BSS, or QSC audio DSP platforms.
• Familiarity with broadcast and IPTV distribution systems.
• Experience with digital signage platforms (BrightSign, Signagelive, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of structured cabling standards (Cat6A, fiber) as they relate to AV infrastructure.
• Experience working within an IT department or MSP environment, particularly in a Windows-primary shop.
• Motorsports, theme park, or large-venue IT/AV experience — COTA's environment is genuinely unique and prior comparable experience is a meaningful differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and oversee installation of AV systems across COTA and COTALAND, including control rooms, press conference facilities, hospitality suites, conference rooms, and theme park guest-experience environments.
• Develop detailed system drawings, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and equipment specifications for new installations and upgrades.
• Lead AV infrastructure projects from design through commissioning, working with contractors, integrators, and internal IT/facilities teams.
• Evaluate, recommend, and procure AV equipment and systems in alignment with COTA's technology standards and budget parameters.
• Provide hands-on technical support for major live events including F1 United States Grand Prix, MotoGP, NASCAR, Germania Amphitheater concerts, and COTALAND daily park operations.
• Operate and support production AV systems including mixing consoles, video switchers, broadcast monitors, intercoms, projection systems, and LED display infrastructure.
• Serve as primary AV escalation point during event-day operations; troubleshoot and resolve issues rapidly in high-pressure, live-production environments.
• Coordinate with production companies, broadcast partners, and third-party event AV vendors operating on the COTA campus.
• Support digital signage networks across COTALAND, including content scheduling, player management, and display infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive AV system documentation, including as-built drawings, equipment inventories, and maintenance logs.
• Create and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all permanent AV systems across the campus.
• Manage AV equipment lifecycle — tracking assets, planning refresh cycles, and coordinating warranty and repair activities.
• Maintain AV systems in compliance with COTA's cybersecurity standards, including SentinelOne EDR enrollment for networked AV control systems where applicable.
• Support IT leadership in vendor management, contract review, and budget planning for AV-related expenditures.
• Serve as technical advisor to IT leadership, event operations, marketing, and executive teams on AV technology capabilities and strategic direction.
• Mentor junior AV technicians and cross-train IT staff on AV fundamentals.
• Collaborate with the IT team on network infrastructure requirements for AV-over-IP, Dante audio networking, and control system connectivity.
• Partner with event production teams during pre-event planning to ensure AV technical riders and requirements are understood and fulfilled.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

What This Job Offers

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