Broadcast Systems Design Engineer

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is looking for a Broadcast Systems Design (BSDE) engineering position to support our Las Vegas, Nevada office and client projects across the country. The BSDE engineer will be responsible for working on system proposals, designing systems, hands on maintaining, and troubleshooting broadcast equipment, assisting with integration projects, and working on remote production assignments as needed. We are looking for a well-rounded BSDE who can assist in the creation of equipment lists, engineering signal flow synoptic diagrams and rack elevations. A complete understanding of broadcast and IT network technology is essential. The ideal candidate will also be able to serve as an engineer in charge on productions, both with Fly pack, OB trucks and REMI systems. Working independently at a high level is a requirement. This position will work on integration projects such as planned system upgrades, new facility design, equipment maintenance, and consult on future technical expansion for internal and external clients including putting together budgets that include equipment cost and labor hours to complete projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage integration projects of both small and large scale

• Create equipment lists, conceptual drawings, and estimate labor and P&M costs for system proposals.

• Create, read, understand, and develop broadcast engineering AutoCAD design drawings

• Able to terminate video, audio, control, and network cables

• Work independently or with external vendors on integration projects and supporting equipment commissioning and training

• Able to positively interface with clients and install teams

• Assist with planned system upgrades and expansion of projects

• Perform customer equipment maintenance as needed, occasionally working outside of normal business work hours

• Able to provide system audits and AutoCAD drawings of undocumented systems

Scheduled Hours/Days:

• All employees are scheduled to work 50 hours work week, 10 hours a day.
• Must be flexible on dates due to production demands, this may include weekends. Scheduled workdays can vary and any approved hours over 50 for the week will be used a comp time.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of broadcast systems design experience

• Knowledge of live production environments

• Understanding of system integration techniques, project schedules, and project budgets

• Strong knowledge of IP Video and REMI systems

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently

• Ability to work late shift and weekends as needed

• Ability to travel for project-based assignments as needed

• AutoCAD Certified

Pluses:

• Hands-on experience with Ross production switchers

• Knowledge of remote broadcast technology

• Knowledge of Video over IP

• Knowledge of Satellite and fiber transmissions

• Camera Set-Up and Video Camera Shading (V1)