Senior AV/Technology Consultant
Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Irvine, CA
•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to engineering for impact. They specialize in creating environments where people connect, perform, and thrive, consulting on projects ranging from performing arts centers and universities to corporate campuses, cultural venues, and entertainment destinations. By integrating technology, acoustics, lighting, and theatre systems, they help clients deliver experiences that inspire and engage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physics, theatre, architecture, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in either design consulting or systems integration.
- Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
- Clear communication skills with strong organization and time-management abilities.
- Ability to lead and work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit and AutoCAD
- Experience with audio and acoustic testing or modeling software (Smaart, EASE, Treble, etc).
- Experience with performing arts, entertainment, faith-based, corporate or higher education project types.
- Experience with speaker modeling, AV system commissioning, or construction administration for complex technical systems.
- Ability to translate client goals into coordinated design solutions across architecture, engineering, and specialty technology disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with related systems such as theatrical lighting, stage rigging, and acoustics desirable to lead efforts and coordination.
Responsibilities
- Lead client strategy, interdisciplinary coordination, and design quality for performing arts, corporate, educational, sports, faith-based, and community venue projects.
- Guide clients and design teams from early visioning through construction administration, helping deliver integrated AV, theatrical lighting, rigging, stage systems, acoustics, and technology solutions.
- Develop preliminary designs, design drawings, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, clients, and internal design team members.
- Prepare presentation materials.
- Guide architectural integration of systems and equipment.
- Coordinate technical requirements across disciplines.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of audiovisual systems.
- Experience with related systems such as theatrical lighting, stage rigging, and acoustics desirable to lead efforts and coordination.
- Lead clients and design teams through the design process.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the design and construction process.
- Coordinate system requirements with architects, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers.
- Prepare design drawings and specification packages.
- Conduct site surveys and document existing technical systems.
- Provide construction administration support, including review of submittals and RFIs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
- performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
