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Full-time
5-10

Commercial Project Engineer II (Hiring Multiple Locations - The Bay Area CA & The Greater Boston Area))

1/10/2026

The Commercial Project Engineer II is responsible for delivering effective system documentation and ensuring project execution meets design requirements. They act as a technical liaison for the Tech Ops team and oversee comprehensive design and documentation processes.

Salary

115000 - 135000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet. Meet the family or, as we call them, The Guitar Center Company. Guitar Center. But there's more to us than guitars and basses. We carry all kinds of musical instruments, plus essentials like amplifiers, recording equipment, lighting, live sound, DJ gear, with services like lessons, rentals and repairs. How do we do it all? With the most talented group of music-loving Associates in the world. Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to the world’s best manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed your expectations. Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) meticulously designs, engineers, and installs next-gen audio, video, and lighting systems for homes and businesses around the globe. Their world-class technical staff brings the most incredible personal musical experience to everyone on the planet. Music & Arts believes deeply in the transformative power of music. Their collaboration with students, parents, and teachers includes providing lessons, rentals, repairs, plus all levels of band and orchestra sales and service. ------------- Please Be Advised - Recruitment Scams: we will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. If you find a job posting on a third-party job site, such as LinkedIn, please know that a legitimate posting will direct you to our careers site to apply. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or phone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, please visit the Federal Trade Commission.
About the Role

We are hiring for a new world!

We are the premier integrator, redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.

Position Summary: Commercial Project Engineer II

A Commercial Project Engineer II is proficient at working in commercial environments to
deliver impactful and effective system documentation. They are the technical expert to the Tech Ops team through the lifecycle of a project. They are responsible to ensure a project is executed with excellence as well as meets all design requirements laid out in the scope of work. This is done through comprehensive design review, bill of materials accuracy review and augmentation, scope of work review, as well as executing detailed project documentation.

 

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: 

  • Be the technical Liaison for the Tech Ops team.
  • Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue for projects with Clients, Sales, CAD, and Tech Ops
    team members
  • Ensure well executed system installation through detailed documentation packages, including but not limited to:
    •  AutoCAD drawings
    • IP and network documentation
    • System commissioning documentation
    • Change order and RFI documentation and scopes of work
  • Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
  • Direct technical teams on installation challenges
  • Project manager liaison for engineering inquires
  • Assist and perform ongoing technical assessment, and support for tech ops during
    integration, install, & commissioning
  • Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
  • Writing and commissioning digital signal processing programming
  • Other duties assigned as needed

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world’s largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States.  2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.   E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

Qualifications

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

  • CTS and/or CTS-D preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in AV systems design
  • Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may
    also be considered
  • A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques
  • Skilled in the use of Computer aided drafting software
  • MS Office – able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training

Travel Requirements:

  • Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs

Why Guitar Center Company? Here are just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

 

Pay Rate: $115,000 - $135,000/ yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

 

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Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

Key Skills
AV Systems DesignElectronicsSystems Integration TechniquesComputer Aided Drafting SoftwareMS OfficeTechnical DocumentationProject ManagementDigital Signal Processing Programming
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TechnologyEngineeringCreative & MediaConstructionConsulting
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401kMental Health SupportPaid Sick/Holiday/Vacation TimeEmployee Discount ProgramTuition Reimbursement
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