Technical Production Engineer II

Tampa Bay Arena; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Bay Arena is seeking a Technical Production Engineer II to lead and support audiovisual engineering and event production operations across VSG venues, including Benchmark International Arena. The role balances advanced event execution with ongoing system upkeep, documentation, and project work.

You will handle AV for events, lead execution for medium-sized events, support show production, manage vendors, lead projects, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of live event production engineering experience.
• CTS certification required or obtained within 1 year.
• QSYS Level 2 and prerequisites completed.
• QSYS Control 101 knowledge/experience.
• Dante Level 2 knowledge/experience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced live events.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advanced operation and troubleshooting of AV for events at Benchmark International Arena and Sparkman Wharf.
• Lead AV execution for medium-sized events at VSG venues.
• Support show production with internal and external production teams.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and integrators.
• Lead small/medium projects.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver world-class technology experiences.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Represent VSG at industry events, conferences, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live Event Production

CTS Certification

QSYS Level 2

QSYS 101

Dante Level 2

Customer service mindset

Strong communication

Job description

Job Summary

The Technical Production Engineer II is responsible for leading and supporting audiovisual engineering and event production operations across VSG venues, including Benchmark International Arena. The Technical Production Engineer II is responsible for balancing highly advanced level event execution with ongoing system upkeep, documentation, and project work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Advanced operation and troubleshooting of AV needs for events at Benchmark International Arena and Sparkman Wharf (as needed)
• Lead AV execution for medium-sized events at VSG venues
• Support show production with internal and external production teams
• Maintain relationships with vendors and integrators
• Lead small/medium projects
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure VSG meets our goal to provide a World Class + technology experience for all our clients, internal and external
• Maintain high-level understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Represent VSG at industry events, conferences, and presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Game/Event Responsibilities

• Game/Event Night responsibilities: Yes
• Approximate number of events worked per year: 60+

Qualifications

• 6 + years of Live Event Production Engineering experience
• CTS required or obtained within 1 year
• QSYS Level 2 and prerequisites
• QSYS Control 101
• Dante Level 2 and prerequisites
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud, and distracting.
• Ability to lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to work comfortably around special effects (haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc.) when present.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.