Creative Consultant - Broadcast Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

16h•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a highly skilled and technically advanced Creative Consultant - Broadcast Engineer to design, implement, and sustain complex broadcast and live production systems supporting global communications. This role will focus on the engineering, integration, and operation of broadcast environments, enabling large-scale corporate events, enterprise broadcasts, and live productions. This position serves as a technical authority and strategic partner, ensuring reliability, scalability, and innovation across all live and recorded video ecosystems.

Requirements

Advanced Broadcast Engineering Expertise
Deep knowledge of professional broadcast systems including: Video switchers, routers, and multiview platforms
Audio consoles, intercom systems, and signal synchronization
Recording, playback, and media asset workflows
Live Production Systems Engineering & Networking
Proven experience designing and supporting large-scale live broadcast environments
Expertise in signal flow design, system integration, and technical troubleshooting under pressure
Strong understanding of network infrastructure for broadcast, including VLANs, QoS, multicast, and bandwidth optimization
Experience with IP video standards and workflows
Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration
Ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve critical production issues in live environments
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working cross-functionally with creative teams, IT, and external vendors
Ability to align broadcast technology decisions with enterprise communication goals and long-term scalability

Nice To Haves

Experience engineering broadcast studios, control rooms, or enterprise video networks
Hands-on expertise with platforms such as: Grass Valley, Blackmagic, or similar production systems
vMix, OBS, Wirecast or enterprise live production tools
Experience with cloud-based production workflows and remote technologies
Knowledge of video compression standards (H.264, H.265), streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT)
Experience supporting large global broadcasts with distributed audiences
Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations for broadcast/IP video systems

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain broadcast-quality video systems, including studio environments, control rooms, and mobile/live event infrastructure
Engineer and operate multi-camera, multi-format live production systems for global broadcasts, town halls, and enterprise summits
Lead the technical architecture of video signal flow, including routing, switching, encoding/decoding, transmission, and monitoring systems
Support and optimize IP-based broadcast workflows (NDI, SMPTE ST 2110, etc.) and traditional SDI infrastructures
Configure and manage live streaming platforms, encoding pipelines, and content distribution networks for internal and external audiences
Serve as primary technical liaison with external production vendors, integrators, and technology partners
Troubleshoot and resolve complex real-time issues across audio, video, networking, and control systems during critical live events
Ensure redundancy, failover strategies, and system resilience for high-visibility productions
Develop and document standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and engineering best practices
Collaborate with creative and production teams to translate vision into technically executable solutions
Evaluate emerging broadcast technologies and recommend strategic investments and upgrades