Lighting Systems Engineer

  • Illinois
  • Theater Outsource Inc
Chicago, United States

| Posted on 05/28/2024 The position of System Design Engineer will involve supporting the Operations and Installation teams in the integration process through drafting infrastructure and shop/installation drawings, as well as addressing installation-related questions from the field. Engineering personnel report to the Director of Engineering.

Successful candidates will be: Agreeable, Reflective, Deliberate, Accurate, Thorough, and Self-Disciplined

• Supports the Engineering, Operations and Installation Teams

• Attend design and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary.

• Draft infrastructure and installation documentation, including light plots, Lightwright files, single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment floor plans, RCPs, sections/elevations, mounting/installation details, point-to-point/box schedules, wire pull schedules, etc.

• Review bills of material for accuracy and release to Project Management for procurement.

• Collaborate with rigging and AV-specific engineers on construction drawings for interdisciplinary projects.

• Review drawing packages drafted by other engineers as needed.

• Respond to technical questions from the Operations and Installation teams during installation and update installation documentation as needed according to installation schedules.

• Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, education, and consistent communication.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers.

• Assist with the development and implementation of technical standards and processes.

• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of lighting fixtures and control systems, including 5 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience.

• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk REVIT.

• Understanding of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.

• Understanding of bid processes and consultant specification documentation.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines.

• Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture.

• A mentality of constant process improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working knowledge of:

o Architectural lighting systems

o Lightwright

o Vectorworks

o ETC Lighting products and integrated control systems

o High voltage (120/208v) power distribution

o Networking system programming

o Typical commercial building means and methods

Certifications:

o ETCP Entertainment Electrician is helpful

Thisjob is

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located in Chicago, IL. To maintain the confidentialityof our clients all jobs are posted in Chicago, IL, the city where Theater Outsourceis located.

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