Project Engineer - NJ

Position: Project Engineer (LOCAL NJ/NY APPLICANTS ONLY)
Division/Dept: Systems & Technology
Location: Northvale, NJ
Salary: TBD

Ascent Media Group is the world-wide leader in providing media services to content owners in post-production, media asset management and content distribution made available through the company?s three services segments: Ascent Media Creative Services, Ascent Media Management Services and Ascent Media Network Services. Among the services offered are telecine, online and offline editing, visual effects, sound editorial and mixing, digital asset management, uplink services, distribution to foreign broadcast and video-on-demand. These services are offered on a global basis through over 100 facilities in five countries, provided by more than 4,200 employees.

For broadcast, cable and satellite television distribution, as well as for critical business information systems, Ascent Media Systems & Technology Services is an industry leader in engineering, systems integration and technical support of satellite earth stations, fiber networks, and network management facilities. A full range of turnkey design engineering services and a unique 24/7 national field service organization with over 40 U.S. locations combine to provide extensive network management services, including monitoring, scheduling and quality control of transponder and/or network access, execution of scheduled events and full remote control of technical assets.

We are seeking a ?Project Engineer? for our ?Northvale, NJ facility.?

Job Responsibilities:
Acting under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Engineering Management, using their own initiative, and possessing a thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art television systems design and engineering, provide professional designs and systems engineering support required to take a turnkey system project from inception to completion and client acceptance.

? Design of video, audio, control, LAN and communications subsystems, including preparation of AutoCAD drawings and documentation.

? Design of building layouts, floor plans, rack elevations, consoles, etc. utilizing AutoCAD or in a manner suitable for submission to drafting.

? Design of both standard definition and high definition video systems and their associated audio systems.

? Provide equipment and technology research and coordination with vendors.

? Prepare project engineering deliverables such as excel spreadsheets.

? Conduct or take part in the drawing review processes.

? Assist in the final testing of project.

? Perform client training as required.

? Liaise with in-house resources such as purchasing, service, metal shop and manufacturing to insure adherence to project and in house engineering standards.

? Supervise additional engineering staff who may be assigned to project.
? Assist sales department in client visits, presentations and in the preparation of proposals.

? Maintain high level of personal expertise in current and future technology.

? Maintain high level of expertise in computer skills including AutoCAD.

? Assist in the creation and monitoring of company technical standards and procedures.

? Insure client satisfaction at all times.


Job Qualifications:
? This position requires at least three years of experience in the design of both SD and HD digital broadcast grade television systems, its sub-systems and production environments.

? Experience in the design of network and LAN systems is an advantage.

? Strong experience with computerized design programs such as AutoCAD 2004 is mandatory. Experience in other computer programs such as Microsoft?s Word, Excel and Access would be an advantage.

? The ability to work closely as a member of a team, while at the same time having a high level of personal initiative to work without close supervision.

? Will need to interact directly with the client and senior management personnel as demanded by the project requirements.

? Some travel will be required.


Educational/Technical Requirements:
? Minimum of BSEE preferred. Appropriate industry experience at network or major manufacturer/user level may be considered in lieu of degree.
? At least 3 years experience.


We offer competitive pay and benefits program, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), company health screenings and more.

To apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.ascentmedia.com/careers/

Ascent Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





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