Design Engineer - Stadium & Live Events (Sound, Media, Sports) - Virtual

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You'll Contribute:

The Design Engineer is member of the core team for each client and project. You'll focus on high-impact environments like stadiums, arenas, and live event venues-delivering immersive AV experiences that meet the scale and complexity of these spaces. Participating in strategy, determining client and system requirements, you'll provide direction and oversight through the project life cycle. From sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As the technical authority, you'll collaborate with support teams to bring your design to life. Through our groundbreaking workflow, you'll have access to incredible technology and tools to help you articulate and deliver your design while being supported by global resources.

What You'll Do:

• Work directly with clients and project team to develop budgets, timelines and managing expectations.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Apply advanced knowledge of large-venue audio systems including loudspeaker system design, acoustic modeling, and venue-specific challenges such as crowd noise, zoning, and delay alignment.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to create solutions that meet the performance, scalability, and reliability demands of live events and sports venues.
• Work with advanced technologies in audio transport (Dante, AVB, AES67) and control systems commonly deployed in sports and entertainment venues.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video, and control solutions, sound system engineering and loudspeaker system design, including electro-acoustic modeling.
• Develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
• Develop detailed PDF markups for CAD to translate into construction drawings.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates or cabling assemblies.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Oversee and reconcile the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
• Participate in venue commissioning and event support as needed, assisting with tuning, validation, and troubleshooting during test events or inaugural productions.
• Support projects and teams in build phase and complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Project lifecycle is important and learning the standards our clients are comfortable with is just as important as selling new technology and solutions where they fit. The position bears the responsibility to develop long lasting client partnerships & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.
• Responsible for maintaining current, up to date information regarding developments in the Audio/Visual industry through on going reading of trade publications, attending industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums.
• Attend appropriate manufacturer trainings, lunch and learns and online education.
• The design engineer works with CAD to create a complete documentation package for projects.

Complexity:

The Design Engineer works with the Regional Director Engineering, the Tech Ops Directors, Sales Support Group and Sales Leadership on resource assignment. This role is primarily billable in a post-sales capacity, though there are times when the DE will work on sales estimation and design efforts. A complete understanding of a wide range of system designs and deep product knowledge is required. Design Engineers in this group must demonstrate an expert-level understanding of large-scale venue systems and the unique demands of the live events environment. From managing press box workflows and coaching booth mixes to integrating with broadcast trucks and league tech standards, your attention to detail directly supports high-visibility productions.

Decision Making Authority:

As the final sign off on project bill of materials prior to purchasing, the Design Engineer is responsible for vetting products and making detailed equipment decisions. As the technical leader on a project, the Design Engineer has the authority to recommend direction on scope changes and programming and commissioning activities. The design engineer works with CAD to create a complete documentation package for projects.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of the DE. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision.

Travel:

Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites will make up 90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• Associates/bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• AVIXA CTS-D or CTS-I is required
• Certifications and/or experience with Digital Audio Networks (e.g. Dante) and Q-Sys

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience in AV systems design
• Proven experience designing and supporting AV systems in stadiums, arenas, or large-scale event venues. Demonstrated ability to navigate the technical and logistical challenges of high-density seating, long cable runs, distributed sound, and real-time AV performance.
• A clear understanding of project phases: Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
• Detail oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits
• And much more

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Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

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Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.