Maintenance Electronic/ Electrical Engineer

NEP Group; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class broadcast technology

Collaborative culture

International travel opportunities

Job summary

NEP Group is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electronic/Electrical Engineer to join our technical team. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic and electrical systems across NEP’s broadcast infrastructure, including OB trucks, studios, and data centres.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with strong diagnostic capabilities and a deep understanding of broadcast standards, electrical safety, and power distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Broadcast Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in a broadcast or media technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, signal flow, power systems, and low‑voltage installations.
• Familiarity with broadcast systems (SDI, IP, RF, fibre optics, and signal distribution).
• Experience with OB truck maintenance and broadcast‑grade power systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, during live event coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and servicing of broadcast equipment and electrical systems (e.g., video routers, audio consoles, UPS systems, power distribution units).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in electronic and electrical systems, both on-site and remotely.
• Support technical readiness for live events, ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
• Maintain and update equipment documentation, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and testing of new broadcast systems or electrical upgrades.
• Collaborate with broadcast engineers, operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless technical integration.
• Support health and safety compliance related to electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in 24/7 technical support rotations for outside broadcasting
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement for replacement components.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Broadcast Engineering

Job description

Bring great content—and your career—to life at NEP.

You may be an industry pro ready for your next move, or just starting to think about your career. Either way, NEP offers exciting career opportunities. If you're not familiar with our name, you've probably seen our work—on stage, on screen, or on the field. For more than four decades, we’ve supported our customers in delivering the world’s most-watched live sports, entertainment, corporate and news broadcasts and events. Want to find out more? Read on for why we think NEP is a great place to work and apply today.

With operations in more than 20 countries, NEP offers employees opportunities to support live productions happening in every corner of the world, onsite at event venues or from one of our connected facilities.

We bring thousands of events and productions to life worldwide for our customers—and their thousands (sometimes even millions) of fans and audiences—every year. Each event is supported by skilled teams behind the scenes, including the employees of NEP.

Be Part Of a Diverse, Multicultural Team

We strive to bring people together with diverse experiences and perspectives. Whether part of our shared services, sales, customer service, operations, or engineering teams, NEPprovides opportunities to collaborate across cultures and backgrounds.

NEP's software and design teams build the tools, platforms, and systems that power live production at global scale. From front-end interfaces and back-end infrastructure to systems architecture and graphic design, this team keeps our technology ahead of the curve. If you solve complex problems through code or design, there's a place for you here. Roles include: Front End Developer, Back End Developer, Solutions Architect, Graphic Designer, Systems Configuration

Maintenance Electronic/ Electrical Engineer

NEP is a global leader in live and broadcast production, delivering world-class services for sports, entertainment, music, and corporate events. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of the industry's most talented professionals, NEP brings content to life with precision, speed, and innovation.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electronic/Electrical Engineer to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic and electrical systems across NEP’s broadcast infrastructure, including OB trucks, studios, and data centres. This role requires a hands‑on professional with strong diagnostic capabilities and a deep understanding of broadcast standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular maintenance and servicing of broadcast equipment and electrical systems (e.g., video routers, audio consoles, UPS systems, power distribution units).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in electronic and electrical systems, both on‑site and remotely.
• Support technical readiness for live events, ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
• Maintain and update equipment documentation, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and testing of new broadcast systems or electrical upgrades.
• Collaborate with broadcast engineers, operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless technical integration.
• Support health and safety compliance related to electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in 24/7 technical support rotations for outside broadcasting
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement for replacement components.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Broadcast Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in a broadcast or media technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, signal flow, power systems, and low‑voltage installations.
• Familiarity with broadcast systems (e.g., SDI, IP, RF, fibre optics, and signal distribution).
• Experience with OB truck maintenance and broadcast‑grade power systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, during live event coverage.

Preferred Certifications:

• Electrical Technician License (where applicable)
• AVIXA CTS, SMPTE or manufacturer certifications (e.g., EVS, Grass Valley, Sony)
• OSHA or health & safety certifications are a plus

Why Join NEP?

• Work with world-class broadcast technology and top‑tier events
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunities for international travel and career growth