Senior Sound Design Engineer, Sports Venue

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate Sports Venue projects while collaborating directly with clients and project teams.

• Create budgets and timelines, and effectively manage client expectations.

• Negotiate modifications to deliverables and schedules, serving as an escalation point for engineering challenges.

• Lead teams on substantial projects.

• Develop conceptual system designs and define system requirements.

• Offer technical expertise and coordination for audio, video, and control solutions.

• Supervise or create bills of materials and accompanying documentation.

• Formulate detailed design documentation strategies and monitor engineering tasks to ensure completion.

• Produce functional system descriptions, block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, and cabling assemblies.

• Research, identify, and propose technology options.

• Manage construction drawing packages and collaborate with architects and other trades.

• Work with engineering, operations, and product teams on cloud-based solutions for live broadcast production and post-production processes.

• Design and structure cloud-based solutions for live broadcast production workflows, channel playout, and content delivery.

• Enhance solutions for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability with cross-functional teams.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

• Construct complex on-premises networking infrastructure.

• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during deployment.

• Support projects and teams throughout the build phase.

• Complete as-built drawings for service handover.

• Deliver project engineering milestone status updates to Engineering resource planning.

• Maintain and grow industry expertise through trade publications, exhibitions, seminars, and educational forums.

• Grant final approval on project bills of materials prior to purchasing and evaluate product and equipment selections.

• Advise on scope changes, programming, and commissioning activities.

• Approve drawing packages produced by other design engineers and oversee their work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 8 years of experience in Sports / Media/ Entertainment (M&E) technical systems.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365.

• Experience in audio system design for stadiums or arenas in collegiate or professional settings.

• Knowledge of audio signal path design from source to speaker.

• Expertise in digital audio transport system design (Dante, AES67, Milan, Q-LAN).

• Proficient in DSP and control system design and programming.

• Experience with wireless microphone and IEM system implementation.

• Familiarity with Life Safety integration in audio systems.

• Knowledge of fiber transmission system design.

• Understanding of network topology.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Awareness of rigging requirements for large speaker arrays.

• Understanding of amplifier loading and speaker wire gauge specifications.

• Experience with Digital AV networks (such as Dante / AES67) is necessary; certifications are preferred.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP routing, ACLs, QoS, and VLANs; network certifications are preferred.

• Proven ability to manage high-profile client interactions and influence significant financial and technical decisions.

• Capability to handle multiple projects concurrently and manage project team expectations.

• A solid track record of successfully completing complex M&E engineering projects.

• Comprehensive understanding of project phases from program through commissioning.

• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, installation, integration, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.

• Detail-oriented, independent, and a self-starter.

• Exceptional time management abilities with a history of meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to analyze complex issues and convey concise, clear messages.

• High level of problem-solving and technical troubleshooting abilities.

• Willingness to take ownership of projects, including field progress checks, commissioning, end-user training, event support, and after-sales assistance.

• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

• Dante Level 2 or higher is preferred.

• Q-SYS Level 2 or higher is preferred.

• Experience with Revit / Revisto BIM is preferred.

• Training or familiarity with audio design applications is preferred, including ArrayCalc & R1, SoundVision & LA Manager, Venue Synthesis & Performance Manager, Armonia+, EASE, and Wireless Workbench.

• Training or familiarity with audio test equipment is preferred, including NTI MR2 and XL series, voltmeter, cable tester, and SMAART acoustics measurement software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle usage at the current corporate rate.

• Remote travel may be required up to 30% of the time for the job.