Entertainment Engineer📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Dammam |
About the Role
Musco Lighting is seeking a skilled Entertainment Engineer to join their team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in lighting design and technology to contribute to entertainment projects. The Entertainment Engineering Team focuses on delivering lighting solutions, and this role is integral to their operations.
As an Entertainment Engineer, you will translate creative concepts into lighting experiences. This involves engaging with clients, managing technical aspects of lighting systems, and ensuring the execution of light shows for various entertainment applications. The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with clients to understand their creative and technical vision, translating these requirements into tailored lighting solutions.
- Oversee all lighting programming and engineering aspects of entertainment lighting systems, including the development and implementation of control interfaces, lighting effects, and user interfaces.
- Provide technical support for the servicing and maintenance of theatrical lighting fixtures, lasers, and other specialized entertainment technologies, ensuring equipment is calibrated, tested, and functioning at peak performance levels for live events.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity and functionality of installed systems.
- Utilize 3D modeling and pre-visualization software to create precise lighting simulations and develop pre-visualization renderings for clients.
- Collaborate with the sales team to produce rendered content and light show demonstrations.
- Adhere to team standards for documentation, maintaining up-to-date records of project technical details, configurations, and modifications.
- Undertake additional technical or project-based responsibilities as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be available for off-hours work as required due to different time zones.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A 2 or 4-year degree in Computer Science, Programming, Lighting Design, Theater Lighting, or a related field.
- Practical experience of 3-5 years in a relevant field is considered a plus.
- General proficiency in computer skills.
- Hands-on experience in lighting design, lighting programming, and operation, with experience as a lighting technician, lighting programmer, console operator, or similar role.
- Familiarity with Audio Visual Lighting (AVL) networking.
- Knowledge of DMX, sACN, Artnet, and other lighting protocols.
- Experience with lighting consoles and ETC hardware/software, such as GrandMA, Hog, Eos, and Mosaic Designer, would be a plus.
- Experience with advanced lighting and design tools such as VectorWorks, WYSIWYG, Capture, Unreal Engine, or equivalent Pre-Visualization (Pre-Vis) software.
- Familiarity with web programming, networking, and scripting is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
- Computer Science
- Programming
- Lighting Design
- Theater Lighting
- General Computer Skills
- Lighting Programming
- Lighting Operation
- Lighting Technician
- Lighting Programmer
- Console Operator
- Audio Visual Lighting (AVL) Networking
- DMX, sACN, Artnet, and other lighting protocols
- Lighting Consoles
- ETC Hardware/Software (GrandMA, Hog, Eos, Mosaic Designer)
- Pre-visualization Software (VectorWorks, WYSIWYG, Capture, Unreal Engine)
- Web Programming, Networking, and Scripting
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Collaboration
- Working Under Pressure
- Interpersonal Skills
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires availability for off-hours work as needed due to different time zones.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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