Senior AV/Technology Consultant
About The Position
At Salas O'Brien, we're dedicated to engineering for impact. Our mission to make a difference is at the core of everything we do, from our projects to our team culture. We strive to embody values of inspiration, achievement, and connection, fostering collective ownership and a sustainable future. Established in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on creating impact for our clients, team members, and the world. We know that today’s challenges bring tomorrow’s opportunities, and we’re here to design innovative, lasting solutions. We specialize in creating environments where people connect, perform, and thrive. Our team consults 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, we 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.
- 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.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the design and construction process.
- 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.
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 that support memorable audience, worship, learning, and performance experiences.
- 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.
- Lead clients and design teams through the design 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 submittments 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
