Audio-Visual Design Engineer

About The Company

Bartons Sound Systems is a well-established 100% New Zealand owned provider of professional Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) and audio-visual (AV) solutions, supporting a wide range of mission-critical public and commercial infrastructure across New Zealand. 

Our work supports environments where clarity, reliability, safety, and compliance genuinely matter — including airports, railway stations, stadiums, transport hubs, and government facilities. Our purpose is to create professional audio and visual experiences, delivered through quality,
professionalism, service, and innovation.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support the design, documentation, and technical development of AV and PAVA systems across tendered and live projects.

This role works alongside our existing Design Engineer and sits at the intersection of engineering design, compliance, and delivery. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, installation teams, and suppliers to help develop solutions that are technically robust, cost effective, and compliant with relevant standards and legislation.

You will be responsible for translating client requirements into clear, buildable designs, supporting projects from early concept through to installation support and system verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Design AV and PAVA systems that balance performance, safety, compliance, and budget
• Create clear design documentation, technical reports, and tender support material
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and accurate Bills of Materials
• Support procurement and equipment selection
• Stay current with standards, legislation, and industry best practice
• Visit sites to validate designs and confirm real‑world feasibility
• Provide hands‑on technical support to installation teams
• Test, verify, and quality‑check systems against design intent
• Explore new technologies and turn innovation into practical solutions
• Work closely with clients and internal teams across the full project lifecycle

About You

You will bring a strong technical foundation and a methodical, engineeringled approach to AV system design.

You will have:

• Proven experience in designing AV and/or communication systems
• Strong ability to interpret client requirements and convert them into clear technical designs
• Experience in preparing quotations, tenders, and supporting technical documentation
• A solid understanding of Electronics, Networking, AV system architecture, signal flow, and integration principles
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and associated design tools (Revit, Revizto, Inventor)
• Knowledge of construction environments, installation practices, and system commissioning
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Confidence collaborating across design, project management, and installation teams
• A current driver’s licence

What's in it for You?

• Design Systems For Mission-Critical Public Infrastructure Across New Zealand
• Work For A 100% New Zealand-Owned Company With Over 50 Years Of Industry Experience
• Play A Key Role In End-To-End Project Delivery, From Concept And Tender Through To Commissioning Support
• Exposure To Complex, Real-World AV And PAVA Systems From Leading Global Manufacturers
• Ongoing Professional Development And Technical Growth
• Diverse Projects Across Transport, Government, And Major Public Venues
• Supportive, Experienced Team Within A Family-Owned Business
• Stable, Full-Time Role: Monday–Friday (8:00 am–4:30 pm) With Occasional Travel As Required

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