Music Venue Engineer

This position is a directly report to the Director, Technical Services & Systems of the Maryland Stadium Authority. The position is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the production technology at The Bud Light Talon, a new open-air music stage and pre-game entertainment venue located inside the newly renovated North Plaza of M&T Bank Stadium. In this role, the technician will be the responsible for ensuring that the sound, lighting, video, and staging systems at the venue run flawlessly for every event. The event will be hosting live music performances, corporate and special events, pre-game tailgate watch parties, etc. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical expertise, preventative maintenance discipline, and live-event troubleshooting skills. If you have a passion for live music and a knack for keeping complex systems running at peak performance, we want you on our team. The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 30% | Preventative Maintenance & Planning 30% | Event Support Perform regularly scheduled inspections, cleaning, and testing of all venue AV gear (FOH/Monitor consoles, PA systems, lighting fixtures, LED walls, and microphones). re-soldering cables, replacing driver diaphragms, swapping out moving light lamps/modules). Maintain an organized, up-to-date inventory of all AV assets, spare parts, and tools. Manage equipment firmware updates and software patches across all production networks. Event Support & Troubleshooting Act as the primary point of contact for technical emergencies during soundchecks and live events. Collaborate with touring crew and in-house engineers to quickly resolve signal flow, power, or data issues. Administrative & Safety Compliance Keep detailed logs of maintenance schedules, repairs, and equipment failures. Coordinate with external manufacturers or repair shops for specialized gear servicing or warranty claims. Ensure all rigging, electrical wiring, and staging setups adhere to strict safety standards and local compliance regulations. An understanding of basic communications wiring, and computer fundamentals. A working knowledge of digital video, including video encoding and transport, and both digital and analog audio. An understanding of computer networking, file management, system backup and computer preventative maintenance functions. An understanding of maintenance best practices of AV and TT equipment. Effectively plan monthly/weekly/daily work schedules for the venue around venue events Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as an AV Technician, Repair Technician, or House Engineer in a live music venue, theater, production rental house, or similar environment. Strong understanding of signal flow, electrical safety, and data protocols, including DMX, Art-Net, Dante, XLR, and NL4. Hardware and Equipment Skills: Proficiency with soldering irons, multimeters, and standard hand and power tools. lighting effects equipment (e.g., Polar Focus, CM Lodestar, and Motion Labs); and professional audio equipment (e.g., Basic rigging experience is preferred. Ability to work flexible and unconventional hours, including late nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, based on the venue\'s concert and event schedule. Experience: Five (5) or more years of directly related experience as an AV Technician, Repair Technician, or House Engineer in a live music venue, theater, production rental house, or similar environment; Dante (Level 1 or 2), OSHA-10, or specific AV manufacturer training, Network+ certification, Certified fiber termination and maintenance training, Certified Audio Engineer (CAE), SBE. A bachelor\'s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. An associate\'s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Accredited education or training in a related field, including military or trade school training, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to a maximum of three (3) years of the required experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions). Environment -Work may be performed in a standard office setting with frequent travel to CYSEC locations to perform departmental activities in response to urgent requests or critical incidents. Employee may be required to be present indoors or outdoors in areas of extreme heat or cold. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud due to alarms, equipment noise, etc. Employee is subject to emergency call-out at any time and may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Physical -Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and to participate in urgent and/or emergency response situations; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of computer keyboards; to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; to operate and use specialized equipment; LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as required to support events at MSA's facilities. Interested candidates must submit an MSA employment application via webform, e-mail or mail. Option 1 (Preferred)- Visit MSA's website, click here Apply For a Job and use the link at the bottom of the page to complete an electronic application. Option 2 - Electronically send MSA application and any other necessary materials with the Announcement Number MVE-102026 in the subject line. Option 3 - Mail a (click here) MSA application to the following address: Employment Type: Full Time BonCommission: No