Senior Design Engineer

About the role

The Senior Design Engineer translates customer requirements into detailed AV system designs and documentation, working closely with sales and account managers. This senior technical leader drives complex design projects, mentors junior engineers, and ensures solutions meet business goals and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pre‑sales design and proposal efforts, providing accurate labor and material estimates.
• Create comprehensive system documentation, including bills of materials, block diagrams, infrastructure plans, and scopes of work.
• Identify and communicate project risks, site conditions, and scheduling dependencies.
• Coordinate with vendors, architects, consultants, and contractors to align designs with project constraints.
• Review and validate designs from junior engineers, offering guidance on best practices.
• Support implementation teams as the design authority and provide technical input during construction.

Required profile

• Full working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship).
• Valid driver’s licence and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of AV industry trends and standards.

Required skills

• Design and configuration of AV systems using CAD tools (AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu).
• In‑depth knowledge of IP networking, AVoIP, and network architecture.
• Familiarity with AV/IT standards such as AVIXA, ANSI/TIA.
• AVIXA CTS‑D certification and AVIXA ANP (or equivalent Cisco CCNA).
• Four or more audio/DSP certifications (e.g., Biamp, Q‑SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure).