TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.
With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
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:
- 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
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems meet performance requirements, function according to best practices, and integrate successfully with other systems
- 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
- Coordinates with other vendors and contractors to ensure successful installation of systems
- Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirements
Management Responsibility
This role has no management or supervisory responsibilities.
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team
members, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. - Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance to junior
engineers, coordinate project teams, and take ownership of projects. - Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including
electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and project managers, to integrate control
systems into larger projects. - Customer-facing: Represents the company to customers and vendors; able to balance external and internal demands and come to satisfactory and professional resolutions.
- Adaptability: Being open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and
adjusting strategies as needed to meet project requirements. - Attention to Detail: A focus on quality in designs, programming, and documentation – even
when working under pressure. - Safety Advocacy: A strong commitment to safety for the entire team while working in variable
environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Theater, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 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
- Expected Travel: 20-30%. Must be able to acquire passport for international travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- 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 systems including WiFi, Mesh, and “Leaky Coax” installations
- Familiarity with other software, such as Medialon, QLab
- Familiarity with automation systems, including Beckhoff or Siemens
- Understanding of functional safety
- Basic knowledge of commercial aspects of projects
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, it frequently requires working in a shop or construction environment, and will frequently require the employee to walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel.
Work conditions of the role are:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
- Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to
work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location. - Must be able to view and complete project work on a computer monitor or equipment screens
for extended periods of time.
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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
