Staff Engineer

Regional Staff EngineerAudacy is seeking a talented Regional Staff Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive professional with robust radio broadcast engineering skills and the flexibility to provide support and travel to multiple markets.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do:Maintain, inspect, and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including high power FM + HD, AM, digital audio & audio streaming, studio equipment, automation systems, remote control equipment, remote broadcast equipment, satellite downlinks, network infrastructure, generators, backup power systems, and related equipment in keeping with good engineering practices.Support studio operations by managing AOIP networks, studio hardware, UPS systems, remote control equipment, and VOIP/telephone systems.Ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing weekly transmitter and studio logs, EAS tests, and tower lighting requirements per F.C.C. regulations.Install and troubleshoot broadcast IT systems, including WideOrbit and Axia, at both studio and transmitter sites.Oversee critical infrastructure maintenance, including generator testing, fueling, and UPS system supervision.Collaborate with the Corporate Networking Team and vendors to manage ISP/Networking circuits and service calls.Assist in the technical planning and development of facilities, including data networks and backup power systems.Develop instructional materials and provide training for operators on technical equipment and systems.Provide 24/7 emergency support for equipment failures, including availability for weekends and holidays as required.Maintain broadcast IT systems at studios and transmitter sites, such as WideOrbit and AxiaAssist in planning and development of all aspects of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, AOIP, VOIP, satellite, STL, computers and data networksCreate instructional materials and teach operators to use technical equipment and systemsHandle ISP/Networking problems and service calls. Work with Corp Networking Team, Vendor Technicians to install and troubleshoot circuits.Generator testing, fueling and supervision of Generator maintenance.UPS testing and supervision of maintenance.Effectively communicate and partner with programming staff as well as outside partners.Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.QualificationsMore About You:Required:Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience.Associate's degree in electronics preferred.IT networking skills preferred.Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.Ability to provide support 24/7 in case of equipment failure; available to work various hours/days, including weekends and holidays.FCC General Class License or SBE Certifications are a plus.A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.Strong verbal and writing communications skills.Important Notes:Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.EEOAudacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.