Senior Broadcast Design Engineer

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. What you'll do • 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 What you'll bring • 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 Preferred • 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) $80,000 - $400,000 a year Travel Requirements 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. Remote & Hybrid Work 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.