Rigging Systems Design Engineer

Who We Are  

Clearwing Systems Integration is the permanent installation company within the Clearwing Group. We provide long-lasting, high-quality audio, video, lighting, drapery, and rigging solutions to venues of all types and sizes. As every environment is unique, we tailor our services to fit the complexity and needs of each individual project.  Clearwing has physical offices strategically located in Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ. We’ve installed systems in clubs, stadiums, arenas, houses of worship, schools, universities, theaters, and casinos across the U.S. and around the world.    

The Clearwing Group offers more than a great job; we offer the ability to make a difference in a meaningful way each and every day. Whether you are an experienced road veteran or new to the industry, Clearwing offers extraordinary opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Long-Term Disability, company paid life insurance with employee paid supplemental options and optional 401k Plans.  

Function:  

The position of Rigging Design Engineer will involve supporting the Operations and Installation teams in the drafting of equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details of mounted and rigged equipment, converting measurements or 2D drawings of physical environments into 3D models, and addressing installation-related questions from the field.  

Engineering personnel report to the Engineering Manager. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Supports the Engineering and Operations Teams: 

• Attend design and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary. 

• Draft equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details of mounted and rigged equipment, such as speaker arrays, projection systems, drapery track systems, and dead-hung, counterweight, and automated rigging systems.  

• Developing bills of material/hardware schedules of drafted rigging systems to support the Operations team in ordering and staging rigging hardware.  

• Convert measurements and/or 2D drawings of physical environments into 3D models to facilitate other colleagues modeling speaker array systems during the pre-sales phase and drafting shop/build drawings in Revit in the engineering phase. 

• Collaborate with AV and lighting-specific engineers on construction drawings for interdisciplinary projects (AVLRD). 

• Review drawing packages drafted by other engineers as needed. 

• Review existing bills-of-material for functional completeness per the scope of work of the project. 

• Author change orders for contracted projects as needed.  

• Respond to technical questions from the Operations team during installation and update installation documentation as needed according to installation schedules. 

• Support The Clearwing Group: 

• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers. 

• Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes. 

• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan. 

Skill/Experience Requirements: 

• Extensive knowledge of performance rigging and scenic systems, including 5 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience. 

• High proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk REVIT and experience in SketchUp. 

• In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams. 

• Understanding of consultant specification documentation. 

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines. 

• Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture. 

• A mentality of constant process improvement. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ownership and use of a smartphone for app-based communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.  

Skill/Experience Preferences: 

• Working knowledge of audio system modeling programs such as Soundvision 

• Certifications: 

• ETCP Certified Rigger – Theatre 

• ETC Rigging Authorized Service Provider  

Physical Working Conditions: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, tablets, and smartphones 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work 

• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period 

• Light to moderate lifting may be required 

• Regular, predictable attendance is required