Senior Project Engineer, Broadcast, XTG

Description

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences,create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

As part of XTG (Experience Technology Group), Senior Project Engineers provide post-sales support to bring broadcast and experiential projects to life in partnership with AVI-SPL offices around the globe. This engineering role will provide additional details about how a design approach will be built and configured to uphold the vision of the XTG pre-sales team and our growing network of creative partners.

XTG Project Engineers are responsible for final design configuration, confirmation of and detailed layout of equipment, and development and testing of Audio-Visual systems integration projects. XTG Project Engineers will research solutions, coordinate information with partners and vendors, and support technical troubleshooting during in-process installations, owning the outcomes of the final product. This particular role will have an emphasis on Enterprise Broadcast systems for capture, recording, processing, and distribution of audiovisual content within a business context.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the XTG Broadcast Design Engineers to provide technical oversight of a project from award through installation and completion, including creative technology engineering details and system configuration coordination for XTG and their partners
• Review project Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure quality and completeness
• Review hour estimation for work based on needs analysis, scope of work and bid requirements
• Develop and review engineering and architectural (Signal Flow/RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations and facilitate coordination with disciplines and trades
• Identify and address technical or logistical impediments to delivering scope of work
• Identify special requirements for project, including but not limited to: test equipment, specialized tools, rigging support
• Test broadcast audio and video systems and software required for system functionality
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams
• Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
• Provide systems support to project installation team technical oversight on commissioning when needed
• Serve as Customer liaison for engineering inquiries
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products and identify new creative technologies
• Provide weekly project updates to XTG Engineering Manager
• Test integrated systems and perform troubleshooting when needed
• Provide Project Manager documented test results from system testing and commissioning
• Review project designs created by internal and external resources and submit to CAD department
• Review field and shop red-line drawings, revise shop drawings to “as-built’ status for submission
• Travel to various job sites both domestic and internationally is required
• Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (up to 20 times per year)
• Other duties assigned as needed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Skills and Abilities:

• The candidate must have a strong expertise in broadcast video and audio signal flow, from acquisition to transmission. This includes knowledge of various signal formats (HD/UHD, analog, digital), cameras, routers, switchers, and signal processing devices
• Ability to read, understand and augment AV signal flow, infrastructure plans and architectural coordination drawings
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software like AutoCAD or Bluebeam to create system schematics and technical drawings. Strong documentation skills are a must for creating accurate system manuals and records
• Ability to program and operate a wide array of broadcast equipment such as cameras, switchers, routers, audio…