Audio Engineer
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The primary role of this position is to be the lead audio engineer for the Classroom AV Services department. As part of the Engineering Team of Classroom AV Services this position will work to research design and deploy audio solutions that meet the needs of the spaces serviced by Classroom AV Services. This position will act as the main DSP programmer for the department and ensure that all audio systems are of peak quality at all times. This position will assist in the installation of AV systems with a focus on the audio solutions of the project. The audio solutions in question could be installed or portable and include DSPs microphones amplifiers speakers source audio and conferencing audio. This position will be the main audio technician for any live events supported by the department including the Board of Visitors meetings.
This position will act as a Tier 3 Technician to Tier 1 and 2 support staff for the department. As such this position will troubleshoot any issues reported by those staff and find a resolution to the issue ASAP. Should the issue be related to product failure the person in this position will be responsible for swapping out the faulty product with a working unit and testing the system for full functionality. All issues and work performed should be tracked within the departments ticketing system. Further any product inventory updates should be reflected in the departments asset management solution.
Required Qualifications
Several years experience in the AV industry
Experience with installed audio solutions
Experience with live audio production
Experience with programming audio DSPs from QSC (Q-Sys) and BiAmp
Basic knowledge of AV signal flow
Working knowledge of Dante AES67 gain structure acoustics RF frequencies and equalization strategies
Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting AV components and systems
Experience with various web-conferencing live streaming and lecture capture applications/hardware
Ability to operate comfortably in high stress environments
Demonstrated ability work within a team and independently to achieve goals
Must be able to move or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to work from ladders or scaffolding as required
Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education
Experience providing rapid and effective support to end users
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Experience with Windows Mac iOS and Android computer systems
Experience documenting issues and resolutions through a ticketing system
Vast experience with product inventory systems
Construction experience
Managerial experience
Understanding of IP network infrastructure setup and management
Experience with Shure Wireless Workbench
Industry certifications are preferred
-Avixa CTS CTS-I CTS-D
-Crestron
-QSC
-Dante
-Other manufacturer certifications
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $72452
Review Date
Review of applications will begin on Monday September 29
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction and drivers license check
Unable to Sponsor Work Visas
About Virginia Tech
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