Principal Engineer – Creative Audio Visual Systems

About the role

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer – Creative Audio Visual (AV) to join its Building Technology Systems team in the UAE. The role leads the design and delivery of innovative audiovisual and integrated technology solutions across prestigious projects, shaping immersive environments, cultural destinations, smart buildings, mixed‑use developments and next‑generation visitor experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of creative and technical AV solutions across major projects.
• Develop immersive audiovisual experiences for museums, visitor centres, themed attractions, cultural venues and mixed‑use developments.
• Design and integrate projection mapping, interactive displays, multi‑sensory environments and show control systems.
• Deliver AV systems integrated with ICT, smart building technologies, lighting controls and BMS platforms.
• Design active network infrastructure, wireless systems, structured cabling and unified communications solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance across project teams.
• Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Support business growth by contributing technical expertise to bids, proposals and client presentations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in AV, ICT and technology systems design on large‑scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading design and delivery of creative AV solutions for museums, cultural destinations, immersive experiences, visitor centres, themed entertainment or large‑scale mixed‑use developments.
• Strong client‑facing experience with ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, manage stakeholder engagement and provide technical leadership across complex projects.

Required skills

• Creative Audio Visual Systems
• Projection Mapping & Interactive Technologies
• Show Control Systems
• ICT & Active Network Infrastructure
• Structured Cabling Systems
• Data Centres & Server Rooms
• Security & Surveillance Systems
• Unified Communications & Collaboration Platforms
• Smart Buildings & Systems Integration
• Wireless Networks, DAS & RF Systems
• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification
• CTS‑D certification (preferred)
• RCDD certification (preferred)