Broadcast Systems Design Engineer

Summary:

The Broadcast Systems Design Engineer shall design and implement solutions for broadcast, sports, educational and corporate clients. The Engineer will work closely with the sales staff to provide both general and specific recommendations on equipment, technologies and implementation. Upon sale, the Broadcast Engineer shall provide drawings, configuration and testing of equipment/systems. Alpha places a heavy emphasis on a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with the Sales team to establish customer needs and present solutions to customers.
• Determine client expectations for system functionality through communication with the sales department and client.
• With the sales department, recommend general and specific solutions to clients.
• Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables and labor.
• Write scopes of work to convey system expectations.
• Respond to bid requests.
• Diagram systems using AutoCAD and Visio .
• Work with a project manager to manage proposals including coordination of installers with end client and tracking of time and materials.
• Provide technical support to Alpha Video employees and clients in any areas of expertise.
• Research new products to remain current on technology solutions.
• All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel, occasionally on a last-minute basis
• Occasional evening and weekend work

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of system configurations, with an emphasis placed on client workflow.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices.
• Extensive audio design and theory.
• Extensive video design and theory.
• Experience with design of digital signage and IPTV systems.
• RF design and theory
• IT knowledge
• Self-motivated
• Resourceful
• Ability to solve unusual or unexpected technical or installation problems.

Preferred:

• Previous employment with an integrator, TV station, or sports facility maintaining or designing systems infrastructure.
• Experience programming and configuring Harris, Evertz, Ross, Sony, Grass Valley, Panasonic, JVC, and AJA routers, switchers, cameras, servers, and plant distribution.
• Knowledge of display products and systems.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• AutoCAD and MS Visio experience required
• Q360 experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license
• CTS , CTS-D
• SBE certifications preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, raise, lower, push or carry up to 40 lbs. from ground to waist, waist to overhead and from one surface to another at mid level.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-Key.
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (that is, working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech both in person, by telephone or other technology.
• Ability to ascend or descend structures like ladders, scaffolding, ropes or poles that require the use of both upper and lower body to climb up to 15 feet tall.
• Ability to walk/navigate/stand on both even and uneven surfaces.