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Job Summary

The Stage Automation and Integration Engineer will be responsible for assigned aspects of stage technologies including theatrical automation, rigging and related control systems. The Stage Automation and Integration Engineer will operate and maintain existing equipment and systems, as well as design, fabricate, and integrate new technology and systems to support traditional and new media applications. These responsibilities include a full range of duties pertaining to technical and performance operation of the concert hall, theater and studio spaces as well as art exhibitions and installations throughout the entire building.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Theater, Production Technology, or related field
• 5 or more years of experience in the following
  • Experience in general theatre, with minimum 2 years theatrical rigging
  • Experience with managing crews for production, load-ins and strikes
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with typical theater rigging methods and computer-controlled rigging

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or minor in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Electronic Arts degree
• ETCP certification (Entertainment Electrician, Rigger – Arena, or Rigger – Theatre)
• Experience with the mechanized systems of stage events
   

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Motivated and capable of working in a high pressure environment for fast paced productions in a four-venue performing arts center with avant-garde programming
• Self-starter, able to organize time and teams effectively to carry out a wide range of responsibilities operating on own initiative assuring consistent quality in the production schedule
• Ability to organize project timelines and crews effectively to support a wide range of artistic mediums, while delivering consistent quality in a production schedule
• Requires expertise and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer aspects of state-of-the-art rigging
• Experience in using computer and network technology for all aspects of design, show-control and preferably experience with the integration of interactive systems into stage events
• Experience in CAD aspects of design, and preferably experience with the mechanized systems of stage events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Ability to work in a diverse population

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

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