Senior AVTechnology Consultant
San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: Senior AV/Technology Consultant
Company Overview:
At Salas OBrien were 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 OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on creating impact for our clients team members and the world. We know that todays challenges bring tomorrows opportunities and were 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.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior AV Design Consultant you will lead client strategy interdisciplinary coordination and design quality for performing arts corporate educational sports faith-based and community venue projects. This role guides 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. Responsibilities include developing preliminary designs design drawings and technical documentation; collaborating with architects engineers clients and internal design team members; preparing presentation materials; guiding architectural integration of systems and equipment; and coordinating technical requirements across disciplines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized collaborative and effective in a professional design environment.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or masters 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.
Location: Dan Diego or Southern California.
Work Model: Hybrid.
Travel: As needed for project work (typically up to 10%)
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $95000 - $120000USD per year depending on experience. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.
This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:
- 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
For more information visit our full benefits overviewhere.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Education:
Bachelors or masters degree in engineering physics theatre architecture or a related field.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical consulting firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions for the built environment.