Director of Engineering

About Global AV Group
Global AV Group (www.globalavgroup.com) is a premier provider of commercial and residential audiovisual solutions, specializing in innovative design, integration, installation, and support for high-end audio, video, lighting, and related technologies. They serve clients in hospitality, entertainment venues, corporate spaces, events, and luxury homes, with a focus on creating immersive, seamless experiences. Headquartered in Hicksville, New York, the company has executed projects across locations like New York, Florida, Las Vegas, and beyond.

This role combines technical sales/pre-sales engineering with the design process for AV solutions.
The position is remote and requires up to 30% travel to client sites nationwide. Great opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing, reputable AV leader with high-profile clients in a collaborative, creative environment with exposure to cutting-edge AV projects!

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and review and oversight to the skilled CAD design team, ensuring design quality, consistency, and alignment with sales and project objectives
• Contribute to improving internal standards and design processes
• Partner closely with the Sales Director to qualify opportunities, develop winning technical strategies, and support the full sales cycle—from discovery and RFP/RFI responses to demos, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Attend pre-sales, discovery, and client meetings
• Participate in site walks and needs assessments for commercial and residential projects
• Translate client goals into clear, practical AV solutions
• Design complete AV systems including but not limited to displays, LED walls, audio systems, control systems, network and infrastructure components for commercial and high-end residential projects
• Balance long term performance, budget, aesthetics, reliability, and ease of maintenance in designs
• Select and specify components and systems
• Oversee the end-to-end system design process for AV, lighting, control, and integration projects, ensuring designs are innovative, scalable, reliable, and aligned with client needs, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide technical insight that helps win work and set realistic expectations
• Leverage sales performance insights – such as pipeline velocity, win ratees and deal size – to adjust system design approaches, value engineering, and technical positioning throughout the sales cycle.
• Provide market and competitive feedback to leadership and contribute to product/service roadmap decisions based on client trends in AV technology (e.g., immersive audio, 4K/8K video, integrated control systems, livestreaming).
• Assist with troubleshooting and design adjustments when required
• Represent Global AV Group at industry events, trade shows (e.g., InfoComm), and client engagements to build thought leadership and generate new business.

Qualifications

Experience
• 10+ years of AV field integration, with at least 5 years in sales engineering, pre-sales, or design role in commercial AV, systems integration, or related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of audio, video, control, collaboration systems, and networked AV infrastructure
• Strong understanding of AV design principles, CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, D-Tools, Visio), signal flow, acoustics, and InfoComm standards.
• Deep expertise in audiovisual technologies, including sound systems, lighting control, DSP, networking, and integration platforms (e.g., Crestron, AMX, Q-SYS).
• Experience with AV design tools (AutoCAD, Visio, D-Tools, Bluebeam, or similar)
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and non-technical clients
• Strong collaboration and client-facing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Engineering Technology, System Design, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree or AV industry certifications (CTS-D, DMC-E) strongly preferred.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Asana, ProjX360, or MS Project.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) and Slack.
• Experience with high-end commercial installs (nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, corporate HQs) and event production/livestreaming is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 30% throughout the US for site visits, installations, and client meetings.
• Professional demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, Performance Bonus