Senior Broadcast Design Engineer

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Who We Are Qvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design,

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Qvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design, develop and implement future-forward business & technology solutions. With expertise in digital media supply chain, data & analytics, IP & rights management, broadcast transformation, Salesforce and applied AI, our exceptionally talented teams partner with Fortune 1,000 companies to revolutionize markets and set new industry standards.

Who we’re seeking

As a Senior Broadcast Design Engineer at Qvest, you’ll take the lead in designing and deploying advanced media and broadcast systems for clients in the Broadcast industry. You’ll turn complex requirements into scalable solutions while managing system architecture, documentation, and integration across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients, configure and commission subsystems, and provide training and technical support. Your expertise in media workflows, broadcast technology, networking, and project execution will be key to delivering high-performance systems from concept to completion.

Lead complex broadcast and media infrastructure projects by collaborating with clients and internal teams to define system requirements, budgets, timelines, and project goals

Design and implement comprehensive media technology solutions—including new facility builds and existing facility upgrades to the latest broadcast technologies.

Create and manage detailed design documentation, including system schematics, functional descriptions, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and as-built drawings in alignment with engineering standards

Oversee the configuration, testing, and commissioning of broadcast and IT subsystems (e.g., SAN/NAS/cloud storage, compute, network infrastructure) to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability

Serve as a technical expert and escalation point, negotiating changes to deliverables and guiding clients through scope clarifications and system optimization decisions

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, accurate reporting, and successful delivery of broadcast solutions

Support build-phase activities, coordinate with architects, MEP and construction resources to support the build out of facilities

Provide regular project status updates, track engineering tasks, and contribute to resource planning across multiple concurrent projects

Continuously expand technical expertise through industry certifications, vendor training, and self-guided learning

Mentor junior engineers

12+ years of experience in leading M&E technical systems in client-facing roles such as pre-sales engineering, consulting, or managed services

Experience at a large broadcasting media company and/or broadcast systems integrator acting as an Engineer In-charge, Lead Engineer or Design Engineer

Deep knowledge of industry-standard video formats (HD, UHD, HDR) and IP-based video transport methods, including SDI, NDI and SMPTE 2110 standards

Broad range of product knowledge and hands on experience with products spanning networking, routing , switching, PCR, Studio, MCR, Audio, Shading, CER, Ingest etc.

Hands-on experience with products from vendors like Cisco, Evertz, Arista, Ross, Imagine GVG, EVS, VizRT, Harmonic, Chyron, Crispin, Telestream etc.

Solid understanding of end-to-end media production workflows, including ingest, editing, finishing, delivery, and archiving processes

Hands-on experience designing and integrating professional broadcast and AV technologies

Deep knowledge of broadcast networking principles, Spine/Leaf, Monolithic, Hybrid, and design including functions including routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, DNS, and access control lists (ACLs)

Strong familiarity with broadcast industry tools, systems, and infrastructure commonly used in media and entertainment environments

Clear grasp of media engineering project phases—from presales and planning through design, documentation, integration, and commissioning

Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings and specs, with a general understanding of the construction process

Organized approach to data handling, with some experience in data visualization, dashboard creation, or integration diagramming

Familiarity with virtualization technologies and cloud-based compute and storage solutions

Proven ability to see engineering projects through from concept to completion

Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities

Understanding of broadcast orchestration platforms and resource management tools

Strong working knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations and servers

Experience in various operational workflows (Live Production, Studio Production, News, Playout, Distribution, OTT, VOD)

Understanding of Next Gen ATSC 3.0 transmission standard

Exposure to major Broadcast Associations (IABM, NAB, SMPTE, SVG, SBE)

Requirements

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Employees are responsible for traveling to and from client sites as required by their project or assignment, regardless of location. Travel may include sites outside the employee’s primary office location, state, or region.

While remote or hybrid work may be permitted for certain projects, client needs take precedence. Employees are expected to report onsite at the client location when required by the project scope, client request, or management directive.

We were founded on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, and this permeates each of our initiatives, both client-facing and internal. We offer a wide selection of benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k matching and flexible vacation; we sponsor training to advance our teams’ skill sets and we prioritize our employees’ professional growth paths. Qvest US is currently 300+ people strong and we’ve been recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” a “Great Place to Work,” “Fastest Growing,” and “A Jewel."

Qvest is 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. Qvest applies this stance to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including internships, at all levels of employment.