Head Electrician & Show Systems Engineer – National Tour

Playwright Co; Hudson (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (double-occupancy)

Travel covered

Completion stipend

Per diem

Weekly pay

Job summary

Playwright Co. seeks an experienced Head Electrician / Show Systems Engineer to lead the electrical, lighting, playback, video, and show control systems for the national tour.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, organized, and solutions-oriented, able to manage show systems in a fast-paced road environment while collaborating with the touring production team and local crews. Responsibilities include operation and maintenance of QLab, DMX, timecode, and show playback, plus supervising

Qualifications

• Extensive touring or regional electrics experience preferred.
• Experience with QLab, DMX, timecode, and playback.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain QLab and timecode-based playback systems.
• Lead electrics load-in, focus, maintenance, and strike.
• Troubleshoot show control, playback, lighting, in real time.
• Supervise local electrics crews and coordinate touring support.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and professionalism on tour.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence with collaboration

Tools

QLab

DMX/Network

Timecode

Show playback

Job description

Playwright Co. seeks an experienced Head Electrician / Show Systems Engineer to lead the electrical, lighting, playback, video, and show control systems for the national tour.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, organized, and solutions-oriented, able to manage show systems in a fast-paced road environment while collaborating with the touring production team and local crews. Responsibilities include operation and maintenance of QLab, DMX, timecode, and show playback, plus supervising