Project Engineer / Programmer (Réf : 19-13 S)

1perTInent inc; Courbe Québec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consulting firm in Canada is looking for a Project Engineer responsible for providing control solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations. This role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and support of systems on projects worldwide. Candidates must have experience in programming and networking along with a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. The position offers opportunities for travel and requires good communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

15 days PTO including sick, personal, and vacation

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Audio/Visual or Software Development industries.
• Experience in scripting and developing software solutions.
• Knowledge of electronic control systems and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide control solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations.
• Participate in design, development, and implementation of systems.
• Plan and lead projects, including programming and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Control Systems Programming

Networking Management

Video and Presentation Systems Programming

A/V Systems Knowledge

User Interface Development

Office365 Suite

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Our client is an innovative and forward-looking company that offers technical consulting, design, and programming services for show control and the entertainment industry.

Additionally, since 2015, it has been designing and manufacturing its platform for audiovisual system monitoring and management

Job Description

A Project Engineer at our client is considered the primary technical point of contact for the client and is responsible for ensuring that systems and solutions are deployed and programmed according to the project scope. A major role is to provide controlled solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations. This is a cutting-edge position that provides the opportunity to work on projects of all sizes at sites all around the world.

• Provide the company and its clients with control solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, commissioning, and support of Control and Network systems.
• Develop custom equipment drivers, control methodologies & architectures, monitoring dashboards and interfaces, and custom GUI’s.
• Plan and lead overall projects, systems testing & validation procedures, programming & scripting, and documentation efforts.
• Store, retrieve and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
• Monitor control systems to ensure systems operate reliably and within established performance criteria.
• Train end users and clients.
• Provide After Sales technical support.
• Balance multiple projects/assignments with alacrity while aggressively meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Self-manage assignments and work autonomously when necessary.
• Be highly collaborative and focused on sharing details routinely and consistently with team members.
• Demonstrate a persistent optimism and ability to navigate challenges in a way that produces value, exceeds expectations, and promotes company success.

Qualifications

• Advanced Control Systems Programming and Operation (especially Node-RED and scripting environments, as well as Q-SYS, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, etc.)
• Networking Management, Configuration, Deployment, and Operation including VLANs, routing, QoS, IGMP, PTP (certification a plus)
• Q-SYS Audio & Control (certification preferred)Video and Presentation Systems Programming and Operation (Pixera, RealMotion, 7th Sense, Disguise, Touch Designer, etc.)
• A/V systems, equipment, concepts, and technologies
• User Interface development including some HTML and CSS knowledge
• Office365 suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits a positive attitude and establishes professional relations with others
• Good organizational, work management, and time management skills
• Good problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• Self-driven and takes initiative
• Ability to handle high pressure situations
• Desire to work on unique and challenging projects across different markets and locations

Training / Education

• 2 to 5 years of work experience within the Audio/Visual or Software Development industries
• Experience scripting, developing software solutions, or building user interfaces that communicate with other systems, manipulate data, or leverage database back-ends
• Demonstrated experience with electronic control systems and signal processing; familiarity with relays and Programmable Logic Controllers is a plus
• Degree in one of the following areas of study is preferred:
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Entertainment Technology/Theatre

Working Conditions

• Travel is to be expected on average 50% of the time due to the nature of the projects
• Onsite environment will vary for each project. Employee may be asked to wear protective gear on building sites
• Office environment at company premises

Additional Information

• 15 days PTO including sick, personal, and vacation; 20 days after 1 year
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance