Assistant Chief Engineer

Simclair Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to act as the go-between for the engineering team, leadership, and location staff. This role leads a team and supports live production at the TV station, including travel with the News team.

You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot engineering systems, provide transmitter support, and stay current with industry standards while managing budget-related tasks.

Qualifications

• On-the-job or formal training repairing transmitters.
• Valid driver’s license (unencumbered).
• Work experience or education in engineering-related fields (tech, electrical, information systems).
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide transmitter support and troubleshoot equipment.
• Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment.
• Networking / wiring duties across site.
• Administrative tasks: track and organize department budgets.
• Serve as SME and point of contact for location equipment and new industry standards.
• Support the News department to maintain must-have live production capabilities.

Skills

Transmitter repair

Team leadership

On-call coordination

FCC familiarity

Education

Engineering-related education or certification

Job description

Have you always had a knack for problem-solving? Are you the type of person who enjoys being hands‑on and also doesn’t mind taking a break every now and then to coach another teammate towards perfecting their craft? Our team needs YOU to continue to elevate our engineering team. The Assistant Chief Engineer plays an imperative role as the go‑between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic team lead to help grow the impact of our engineering team!

What you can expect working as an Assistant Chief Engineer:

• To work with a team focused on meaningful relationships
• A high‑energy environment
• A chance to work on a team supported, influenced & lead by some of the Broadcast Industry’s leading innovators
• Related on‑the‑job experience
• To work at the TV station regularly & to travel with the News team routinely
• Daily opportunities to learn the art of how‑to (re)prioritize.
• The station’s obstacles and challenges are your challenges.
• The possibility of unexpected and/or late‑night calls for engineering‑emergencies at the station
• Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up‑to‑date on the new industry standards
• Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
• Support and assist the News department in maintaining must‑have for live production
• Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end‑user support across all departments
• Provide transmitter support
• Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
• Networking / Wiring
• Administrative “musts” (i.e., tracking and organizing department‑related budget information)

Requirements:

• On‑the‑job and/or formal training repairing transmitters
• Valid & unencumbered driver’s license
• Work experience, education, and/or formal training/certification in one or more of an engineering‑related fields (e.g., technology; information systems; computer science; electrical engineering and/or electronics).
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Bonus points for…

• Previous broadcast experience
• Familiarity with FCC regulations
• Engineering‑related certifications

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $72,384-$84,431.61 annually and performance based bonuses. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.