Event Engineer
Location: Sterling, VA – Hybrid
Compensation: 40 hours per week. $65,000-$75,000 with comprehensive benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Position Background: Quince Imaging’s Event Engineer has a “can-do” attitude to assist our organization in supporting live events along with systems integration. The Event Engineer works in the office and at the event location. The Event Engineer encompasses all phases of engineering and technical support for the electronic equipment owned and or operated by Quince Imaging, Inc. The work environment is fast-paced and deadline oriented. The schedule may be irregular at times, and the position may be physically demanding depending on the event environment. This position offers tremendous growth potential for anyone with video and projection experience to take the initiative to go above & beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
• Work with and under the direction of the Engineering Department to carry out regular inspection and maintenance of equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Travel to, set up, operate and strike equipment on live event sites.
• Work with the Event Producer/Production Manager in coordination of pre-production and on-site event support.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs on all major capital equipment identified by the company.
• Gain experience and knowledge of our Event Management Software, Flex. Use and update daily, following established company processes and procedures.
• Work with and under the direction of the Engineering Department to test/evaluate new products/technologies.
• Maintain current and future inventory while keeping up to date on the latest firmware and hardware upgrades available
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
• Local to the DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia area
• Minimum 3 years of experience in live event production, with exposure to video, projection, or LED systems.
• Proficiency in at least one area of video production (such as projection mapping, switching, playback, or LED control) and a strong interest in learning more.
• Eagerness to explore multiple roles such as Technical Director, Video Engineer, Graphics Operator, or E2 Operator as your skill set grows.
• Basic understanding of UHD, 12G/3G SDI formats, scan rates, and high-resolution switching.
• Willingness to travel frequently for events, from local Washington, D.C.-area productions to projects across the United States, and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by event schedules.
• Proficient in Mac & PC, Microsoft Office, Word, MS Outlook, Windows, Excel and Adobe CC.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Event Master, and Ross Dashboard a plus.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills and time management skills.
• Must be an exceptionally resourceful self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Note: This job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the Employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Show System Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL – Hybrid
Compensation: 40 hours per week. $65,000-$75,000 with comprehensive benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Position Background: Quince Imaging’s Show System Engineer position supports multiple departments (Systems Integration, Operations, Creative/Innovation, and Sales) by providing pre-sales support, preparation, installation, and post-sales support for advanced video and IT systems. The engineer’s work includes in-person office work and work-from-home opportunities. The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-oriented. The schedule may be irregular at times, and the position may be physically demanding depending on the installation environment.
Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to:
• Engineer and program advanced show systems, including but not limited to theme park attractions, museum experiences, and experiential activations
• Travel to the site to commission, troubleshoot, and program installations as required
• Assist with pre-sales engineering for System integration projects
• Work with vendors and manufacturers of equipment to procure equipment and facilitate repairs
• Be the subject matter expert on current and future A/V, broadcast, and IP-based technologies
• Create CAD drawings of system wiring and rack elevations
• Work with the creative/innovation department on R&D for new projects
• Construct, configure, and maintain video equipment racks for show environments
• Provide technical support for installation projects
• Maintain an efficient, organized, clean, and safe working environment
Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to ascend/descend ladders, work at height in lifts or catwalks, and position themselves/work in confined locations.
• Communicate effectively with a large group of people, including in loud or noisy environments.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to or more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to determine lens focus.
Education/ Experience/ Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast production, systems integration, or IT
• Knowledge of networking concepts and experience with network switches and firewalls
• Q-SYS Level 1 Required, advanced Q-SYS Certification preferred
• Knowledge of media systems such as Alcorn McBride, Pixera, Brightsign, Qlab, or comparable
• Knowledge of high-resolution video systems and audio signal processing
• Dante Level 1 Required, Dante Level 2+ preferred
• Experience with equipment rack construction and design
• Experience with Autodesk products and/or Vectorworks is preferred
• Industry IT or AV(AVIXA) certifications are preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Able to troubleshoot issues efficiently and logically in a high-pressure environment
• Familiar with broadcast video production equipment (switchers, routers, cameras, etc)
• Knowledge or willingness to learn large format display technology (LED and projection)
• Cross-platform proficiency (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and equipment
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest technology and trends in the industry
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at any given time
• Exceptionally resourceful self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work variable hours when needed; able to travel and work nights and weekends when needed
This job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the Employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Freelance Positions for Live Events
At Quince Imaging, we’re always looking for talented freelancers to join our team. If you have experience in one or more of the areas listed below, please register through our contractor portal to be considered.
• Projectionists
• LED technicians
• Media Server Programmers
• Video Engineers
• Graphics Operators
• Camera Operators
• E2 Operators
• Project Managers
• Unreal Technical Director
• Video Technical Director