Clair Global · 3 months ago
Rigging Design Engineer - Clearwing
West Allis, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClair Global is a company specializing in performance rigging and scenic systems, and they are seeking a Rigging Design Engineer to support their Operations and Installation teams. The role involves drafting equipment plans, converting 2D drawings into 3D models, and collaborating with engineers on construction drawings while maintaining technical standards and vendor relationships.
AudioMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Attend, design, and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary
Draft equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details of mounted and rigged equipment, such as speaker arrays, projection systems, drapery track systems, and dead-hung, counterweight, and automated rigging systems
Developing bills of material/hardware schedules of drafted rigging systems to support the Operations team in ordering and staging rigging hardware
Convert measurements and/or 2D drawings of physical environments into 3D models to facilitate other colleagues modeling speaker array systems during the pre-sales phase and drafting shop/build drawings in Revit in the engineering phase
Collaborate with AV and lighting-specific engineers on construction drawings for interdisciplinary projects (AVLRD)
Review drawing packages drafted by other engineers as needed
Review existing bills-of-material for functional completeness per the scope of work of the project
Author change orders for contracted projects as needed
Respond to technical questions from the Operations team during installation and update installation documentation as needed according to installation schedules
Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers
Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication
Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes
Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of performance rigging and scenic systems, including 5 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience
High proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk REVIT and experience in SketchUp
In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams
Understanding of consultant specification documentation
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines
Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture
A mentality of constant process improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ownership and use of a smartphone for app-based communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc
Preferred
Working knowledge of audio system modeling programs such as Soundvision
ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
ETC Rigging Authorized Service Provider
Company
Clair Global
Clair Global is a sound reinforcement and production support company.
1001-5000 employees
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