Broadcast Engineer

Company: AVI-SPL
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

AVI-SPL has a great opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team. The Project Engineer will Design, specify and manage installation of integrated systems. We're specifically looking for someone with large venue and Broadcast experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of a project from conception through installation and completion
Review hour estimation for work based on needs analysis, scope of work and bid requirements
Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations, acoustical modeling
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 audio DSP or video processing systems software required for system functionality
Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
Provide technical oversight on commissioning of systems both in-house and on-site
Meet with current/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
Provide weekly project updates for clients
Responsible for monitoring project budget
Design wall plates and overlays
Test integrated systems and perform troubleshooting when needed
Provide engineering and control system programming support to project installation team when needed
Coordinate with Project Manager to assist with securing the necessary personnel for installation
Support Project Manager in project hand-off to the installation team 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
Ability to travel to various job sites required

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities
Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner
Proven business writing skills
Proficient with test and calibration equipment
Support user acceptance testing
Ability to program, change and troubleshoot (AMX/Crestron)
Ability to diagnose complex system problems
Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment
Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients and colleagues
Valid Drivers License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards

Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
Minimum five years of AV experience is preferred
A four year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

Direct Reports

None

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law

Keywords: AVI-SPL, Pleasanton , Broadcast Engineer, Other , Pleasanton, California