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Full Time Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Extron

AV Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

AV SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER *Employees must live within commutable distance to the city applied for ... Experience conducting onsite commissioning for professional A/V systems. * Experience supporting ...

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Audio / Visual Deployment Operations Manager - CCMI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Setting up and performing electrical wiring, programming, and basic construction according to ... Audio Visual Technician Requirements: * An associate's or bachelor's degree in audio visual ...

Great River Resort & Casino

A/V Technician

Quincy, IL

$21.50 - $25.50/hr

Reports to Technology MANAGER OF AUDIO VIDEO ENGINEERING Department Technology Essential Duties ... Automation - Design, test, and create AUDIO VIDEO software CONFIGURATIONS related to or running on ...

Great River Resort & Casino

A/V Technician

Macomb, IL

$21.50 - $25.50/hr

Reports to Technology MANAGER OF AUDIO VIDEO ENGINEERING Department Technology Essential Duties ... Automation - Design, test, and create AUDIO VIDEO software CONFIGURATIONS related to or running on ...

avisystems

Audio-Visual Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Ability to interpret engineering schematics and to communicate design intent to the employees and other team members. * Prior leadership of a team or supervision of employees. * Understanding of job ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Audio Visual Design Engineer vs AV Systems Designer?

AspectFull Time Audio Visual Design EngineerAV Systems Designer
CredentialsBachelor's in Audio Visual, Engineering, or related field; certifications like CTSBachelor's in AV, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; certifications like CTS
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, corporate AV departments, event production companiesAV consulting firms, integration companies, corporate clients
Industry UsageCommonly employed in design and technical planning of AV systemsFocuses on designing AV solutions for clients and projects

Both roles involve designing AV systems, requiring similar credentials and working in related environments. The main difference is that a Full Time Audio Visual Design Engineer typically works within a company or firm on ongoing projects, while an AV Systems Designer often focuses on client-specific solutions and consulting. Both positions are essential in the AV industry, with overlapping skills and responsibilities.

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Professional Audio Video Design Engineer

Mesa Electronics, Inc.

Lombard, IL • On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Pro AV Design Engineer

Location: Lombard, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Professional Audio-Visual / Systems Integration

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Pro AV Design Engineer to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing reliable, scalable, and code-compliant audio-visual systems for commercial environments. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with sales, project management, and field teams to deliver successful AV solutions.

This position plays a critical role in translating client needs into clear, buildable system designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design complete AV systems including audio, video, control, networking, and collaboration solutions
  • Create detailed system drawings, schematics, signal flow diagrams, and equipment layouts
  • Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and labor estimates
  • Review project requirements, site conditions, and architectural drawings
  • Ensure designs meet industry standards, manufacturer best practices, and local codes
  • Support sales teams with technical expertise during pre-sales and proposal phases
  • Collaborate with project managers and installation teams to ensure design intent is met
  • Provide technical clarification and design revisions as needed during project execution
  • Maintain design standards and documentation consistency across projects

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in professional AV system design or engineering
  • Strong understanding of audio, video, control systems, and AV networking
  • Experience with Unified Communications (Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc.)
  • Proficiency with design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Visio, D-Tools, Bluebeam, or similar)
  • Ability to read architectural, electrical, and reflected ceiling plans
  • Solid knowledge of signal flow, gain structure, and system integration best practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • CTS-D or CTS certification
  • Experience with manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, Shure, or similar
  • Familiarity with AV over IP technologies (Dante, AES67, NVX, AVB, etc.)
  • Experience designing for corporate, education, healthcare, or government environments
  • Understanding of project lifecycle from concept through commissioning

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional growth and certification support
  • Collaborative team environment with challenging and interesting projects

Company Description

Mesa Electronics, Inc. provides advanced systems solutions to private and public-sector clients. Mesa Electronics specializes in Audio/Video system design, installation, and service. Mesa is committed to providing exactly the service or technology our customers require, at the best cost and lowest risk. Looking to fulfill this position ASAP, on-site training will be provided.