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Freelance Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Portland, OR · Remote

$126K - $250K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its boundaries with each new feature or redesign. You need company-driven process and structure to get ...

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Live Event Audiovisual Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

This is not a freelance position. Check out our Careers Page: Qualifications ** Audio Visual: 2-3 years ** Driver's License ** PC & Mac proficiency ** Ability to lift 35lbs above your head

SigSauer

Tooling Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR

Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Visual Basic, MatLab, standard product SDK/API ... Strong design for machineability knowledge. * Must demonstrate analytical problem-solving abilities.

SIG Sauer

Tooling Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR · On-site

Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Visual Basic, MatLab, standard product SDK/API ... Strong design for machineability knowledge. * Must demonstrate analytical problem-solving abilities.

Panthalassa

Brand Design Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

... engineering (and even a little math). You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, are unfazed by ... Oversee design systems and ensure visual consistency, ensuring materials are executed to a high ...

Panthalassa

Brand Design Lead

Portland, OR

... engineering (and even a little math). You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, are unfazed by ... Oversee design systems and ensure visual consistency, ensuring materials are executed to a high ...

Panthalassa

Brand Design Lead

Portland, OR

... engineering (and even a little math). You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, are unfazed by ... Oversee design systems and ensure visual consistency, ensuring materials are executed to a high ...

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How much do freelance audio visual design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance audio visual design engineer in Portland, OR is $97,672.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,900.00 and $112,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Audio Visual Design Engineer vs Freelance AV Technician?

AspectFreelance Audio Visual Design EngineerFreelance AV Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in audio-visual technology, engineering, or related fields; certifications like CTS are commonOften has technical certifications or hands-on experience; formal degrees are less common
Work EnvironmentDesigning systems, creating layouts, and planning AV setups, often in offices or client sitesInstalling, troubleshooting, and maintaining AV equipment on-site at events or venues
Industry UsageUsed in event planning, corporate AV projects, and system designCommon in live events, conference setups, and equipment maintenance

While both roles involve AV technology, Freelance Audio Visual Design Engineers focus on designing and planning AV systems, whereas Freelance AV Technicians handle installation and maintenance. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right expertise for their projects.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Audio Visual Design Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,672 per year, or $47 per hour.

Federal Audio Visual (AV) Design Specialist

Black & Veatch

Tualatin, OR • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.  

Req Id : 116060 

Job Title : Federal Audio Visual (AV) Design Specialist 

Location : RGANAR, KCS, RGARLINGTN, RGATLANTA2, RGBLOOMIN3, RGDALL, RGGREENWD, RGHOUSTON3, RGORLA, RGPHNX, RGRALH, RGTUALAT 

Business Unit Sector : SPC-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS 

Department: WST BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTROL 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire: No 

Visa Sponsorship Available:No  

Recruiter : Dalton Garrison 

Job Summary
Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continues building on knowledge to begin developing concepts and approaches to more complex engineering problems. May provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity. May be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
Key Responsibilities
  • Continues developing knowledge and can provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and BV policies.
  • May provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Independently applies knowledge and complies with BV quality program relative to assigned tasks.
  • May be responsible for ensuring compliance with BV quality program.
  • Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods.
  • Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff.
  • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects.
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects.
  • Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
  • Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
  • May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges.
  • Actively fosters knowledge management and may provide mentoring.
  • May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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Competencies
Salary Plan
ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade
016

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A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915

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