Senior Broadcast Design Engineer

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

At Diversified, we don't just follow tech trends - we set them by leveraging the best in technology and ongoing advisory services to transform businesses. Our comprehensive suite of solutions is engineered to help our clients build connections that make a difference – whether by inspiring viewers, engaging associates, motivating audiences, or streamlining and safeguarding operations.

Our dedicated teams craft solutions experienced by millions every day including:

• Delivering the fan experience at one of 100+ sports facilities for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA
• Building the first fly pack broadcast system transportable by air - bringing the 2022 World Cup and Super Bowl into homes across the world
• Engineering the first high-density pixel canvas to display HD content at that scale for the Vornado, Marriott Marquis LED Display in Times Square, NY
• Empowering and monitoring communication and collaboration solutions within multi-national companies around the globe

The Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the core team for each Media & Entertainment (M&E) project. Alone on small projects or part of a team of engineers on large projects, the DE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As a technical authority on a project team, the DE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with M&E SME teams as required. Reporting to a Regional Director of Technical Operation (DTO), the DE’s project assignments are determined by Technical Operations Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands. At times, the DE will be supervised and receive specific task assignments by Senior Design Engineers or Project Managers.

NOTE - while a virtual position, this role supports our Western US customers.

What will you be doing?

• Participate in complex engagements and work directly with clients and project teams to develop budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Negotiate changes in deliverables and schedules and act as an escalation point for engineering issues.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
• Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
• Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Provide technical expertise for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation, and coordination with architect and other trades.
• Test, configure, and commission subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in the build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.
• Develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.

What do we require from you?

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate/bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365

Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years’ experience in designing M&E technical systems
• Experience with high-end AV equipment integration and broadcast systems
• An understanding of TCP/IP routing and switching, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, and DNS protocol
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the M&E / Broadcast industry
• A clear understanding of M&E project phases; Presales, Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Installation Documentation, Integration, Configuration and Commissioning
• An understanding of the construction process as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications
• Practiced in data organization with a basic understanding of data visualization through dashboarding and/or diagramming integrations
• Familiarity with virtual compute and storage concepts
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• A basic understanding of broadcast system orchestration and resource delegation functions is a plus
• Familiarity with broadcast standard video formats including high-definition, UHD and HDR video systems, deployed using SDI and SMPTE 2110-20/-22 IP transport. Experience with other streaming media network protocols is a plus
• Familiarity with networked audio systems and transport protocols including 2110-30, AES-67, Ravenna and Dante is a plus
• Experience with other business applications a plus (Smartsheet, LucidChart, Google suite, etc)
• Advanced Routing Expertise: Proficient in advanced routing protocols and techniques, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, to optimize network performance and reliability
• Multicast Routing Specialization: In-depth expertise in MCAST routing, understanding various multicast protocols such as PIM, IGMP, and DVMRP, and their applications in network environments
• Data Flow Diagram Development: Skilled in developing Data Flow Diagrams to accurately represent network routing paths, data processing, and storage
• Network Topology Design: Ability to design and modify network topologies to facilitate efficient routing, including multicast and unicast flows
• Security Implementation in Routing: Knowledgeable in implementing security measures within routing configurations to protect network integrity and data
• Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration: Skilled in configuring QoS to prioritize network traffic, essential for effective multicast and unicast routing.

Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability may contact Human Resources.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.