Senior Show Systems Engineer

Purpose:

The Senior Show Systems Engineer is a specialist within the Control Engineering department, focused on show control systems. The Senior Show Systems Engineer will expand the show control capabilities of the general control team not only by leading the design and development of particularly large show control projects, but also by developing best practices and mentoring and training other engineers.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Technical

• Identifies show control architecture and key technologies to meet project needs
• Creates riser diagrams and technical project documentation
• Understands show systems, and how the various disciplines (automation, AVL, etc.) interact
• Creates custom user interfaces prioritizing the end-user experience
• Develops custom software interfaces and configurations when required for projects
• Designs and configures managed networks for show control and other disciplines
• Suggests and researches new products and solutions, and when necessary, builds and tests prototypes
• Assists in project bidding activities, including technical proposals and estimates

Team

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems meet performance requirements, function according to best practices, and integrate successfully with other systems
• Shares knowledge readily and teaches newer team members
• Develops and promotes internal standards and processes, incorporating feedback from end-users including clients, show programmers, and support teams
• Leads design reviews, offering constructive feedback to the team
• Champions company and departmental initiatives enthusiastically
• Builds rapport and trust with peers across both engineering and adjacent teams
• Client-facing. Balances external client requests against internal standard methods and comes to a satisfactory and professional resolution
• Shows consistently high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills

On-site

• Coordinates with other vendors and contractors to ensure successful installation of systems
• Demonstrates success leading teams on large projects in all markets
• Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirements
• Ensures safe work practices for team in variable environments, including client facilities and construction sites
• Expected Travel: 20-30%

Foundation / Position Requirements: Skills, experience, certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Theatre
• 7+ Years of experience in theme park and/or live entertainment applications
• Previous show system design experience in one or multiple disciplines
• Previous show operational experience including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Experience with large, distributed control systems
• Knowledge of TAIT Navigator software
• Basic understanding of cueing and system structures for network-based audio and lighting systems
• Basic understanding of video routing and switching methodologies
• Technical understanding of video display technologies, including projection and modular LED panels
• Technical understanding of regional display formats, resolutions, and refresh rates
• Preferred skills and experience include:
  • Experience with show programming
  • Experience with Q-SYS programming
  • Understanding of DMX, eDMX such as sACN and Art-Net
  • Understanding of Network QoS and PTP
  • CCNA or higher (or equivalent) networking certification
  • Understanding of wireless data transfer systems, preferably WiFi, FluidMesh, and “Leaky Coax” installations
  • Familiarity with other software, such as Medialon, Watchout, Resolume Arena, and QLab
  • Familiarity with automation systems, including Beckhoff or Siemens
  • Understanding of functional safety
  • Basic knowledge of commercial aspects of projects