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Our West Geography offices are looking for an Audiovisual Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary Acoustics, Audiovisual, Theater, and Experience Design team.

You'll work on a wide range of projects that are both local, national, and even international. We work on large-scale casinos in Vegas, performing arts, airports, conference and assembly spaces, and hospitality-style projects. Our consultants combine spatial, technical, and operational audiovisual design, and work closely with acoustics and lighting designers, to integrate technology into spaces. 

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement - Arup requires all new employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to Arup.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at americasbenefits@arup.com.

You are a great candidate if you possess some/all of the following characteristics:

Project Impact

• You have emerging technical expertise with technical aspects of audiovisual design
• You have some experience with management of projects and clients: contracts, client care, project financials, and team leadership
• You thoroughly explore rigorous technical backgrounds, and also take time to ensure the technical analysis are aligned project needs
• You have an eye for detail in all written, visual, and verbal communication
• You have a track record of delivering innovative solutions
• You understand the multidisciplinary nature of audiovisual consulting work, and can coordinate design with design team members
• You demonstrate a robust understanding of the architectural design and construction process

Personal Impact

• You are passionate about audiovisual design and architecture, and their effects on people, communications, and performance
• You thrive within a team environment, working autonomously and getting support when needed
• You communicate technical concepts clearly
• You are motivated to stay on top of industry trends and best practices
• You stay organized and calm under moments of high pressure, finding productive ways to prioritize and thrive
• You are learning your individual strengths and how to best apply them to teams, projects, and clients
• You have emerging interest in broader low voltage disciplines and/or digital/smart building design for the build environment

Team Impact

• You capably contribute to a team’s performance
• You contribute to overall team success through your project work, positive attitude, and suggestions/implementation of process improvements
• You understand collaborate with multidisciplinary specialist consulting teams (Acoustics, AV, lighting, IT, security)
• You are motivated to meet agreed deadlines
• You actively contribute to a building and supporting a diverse team

The position’s responsibilities will involve:

• Technical design of audiovisual system for a variety of projects including airports, hospitals, performing arts venues, corporate offices, schools, hotels, etc.
• Prepare professional reports and technical specifications
• Produce technical drawings using Autodesk Revit
• Work as part of multidisciplinary design teams to deliver quality work on time
• Effectively communicate with client and other project stakeholders for requirements gathering, coordination, and project delivery
• Site walks for installation verification and AV commissioning
• Willingness to travel to deliver world-leading leading projects

Qualified applicants shall have the following:

• Knowledge of principles of wired and wireless transmission for audio, video, and data
• Info COMM CTS with interest in achieving CTS-D
• Manufacturer certifications (e.g. Biamp, Crestron, Dante, Extron, QSC, etc.)
• 4 or more years of experience designing audiovisual systems for buildings
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Architectural Engineering, Information Technology, TV/Film/Radio, Technical Theatre, or related field
• Experience in AutoCAD, Blubeam Revu, and Revit
• Control systems programming experience a plus
• Candidates with additional experience in acoustics, experience design, live sound, production, smart buildings, digital buildings, and/or telecommunications design are particularly encouraged to apply