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Design Engineer
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STAGECO US .
Base pay range $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About Stageco Born out of supplying stages for the renowned Rock Werchter Festival in Belgium in 1985, Stageco has become one of the world’s most prominent international staging companies. With more than 40 years of experience, it is a worldwide pioneer and trendsetter in designing and building custom‑made and standardized concert stages and temporary structures for all kinds of events. Stageco is best known for achieving the highest levels of engineering excellence, with a track record that proves unrivaled logistical effectiveness and efficiency in constructing its proprietary staging system. This can reduce the number of build days for an event, introducing substantial time and economic savings compared to alternative methods. Stageco offers innovative indoor and outdoor staging solutions, from staging systems and mix towers to VIP and disabled seating platforms, camera risers, and delay towers. The Stageco Group currently spans eight offices worldwide, including its headquarters in Tildonk, Belgium, and local offices in Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands, and the USA.
Job Description Job Title: Design Engineer – Stageco US Reports to: CEO of Stageco US Employment Type: Full‑time Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level Pay Range: $70,000 – $85,000 per year Location Requirement: Must currently live in Colorado
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and Stageco staff to execute projects effectively.
Ensure that client design ideas are optimized using standard materials wherever possible, supplemented with special components as necessary.
Prepare conceptual proposals and perform calculations to ensure that the construction is strong and stable during both assembly and operation.
Provide essential feedback to draftsmen and team leaders.
Develop preliminary proposals based on information received from the project manager.
Assist the project manager in explaining concepts and calculations to clients.
Verify technical feasibility (crane positions, crane types, component sizes, etc.).
Research applicable standards and performance requirements.
Plan the study phase to ensure safe, strong design of the structure.
Join client calls, if needed, to ensure that information collected is accurate.
Perform thorough calculations for the strength and stability of the structure, taking into account boundary conditions and applied loads.
Provide data to draftsmen and review drawings.
Coordinate with vendors of the client or other suppliers (lighting, sound, video, scenery, etc.).
Ensure stability of components during assembly.
Adhere to relevant standards and regulations.
Prepare a manual for the assembly team and the project manager.
Compile construction plans and calculations in the build book for submission for approval and necessary engineering stamps.
Collaborate with an outside engineering firm to verify that all calculations are correct and approved.
Ensure crew chiefs, build teams, and project managers have all necessary information for the build.
Explain calculations to local inspectors and stadium officials as needed.
Calculate local adjustments, modified rigging, and as‑built drawings as necessary.
Add new components and modified configurations as required.
Resubmit for approval when needed.
Address technical questions from the crew chief, build teams, and project managers.
If present during assembly or disassembly, take detailed notes for precise evaluation; if absent, gather essential data from leaders, assemblers, and the project manager.
Analyze collected data and propose improvements or adjustments to report to relevant Stageco personnel.
Actively participate in company‑assigned improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
Provide backup to colleagues in other areas of the company.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial or civil engineering, with a focus on strength and materials science.
A minimum of six years of construction experience in a similar role.
Ability to create and calculate designs.
Proficiency in calculation software.
Strong understanding of construction‑related documents.
Ability to read and interpret plans in drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD).
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of standards and regulations for building in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Familiarity with standard materials.
Problem‑solving skills with the ability to achieve technically feasible solutions for client needs.
Technical insights, including reading plans, understanding strength calculations, and translating them to local conditions.
Ability to supervise draftsmen and the R&D department as defined with the CEO.
Capability to provide necessary explanations and support to team leaders when they have questions or concerns.
Lead Stageco US R&D and draftsmen team to ensure that Stageco values and standards are upheld in all projects.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology – Events Services
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Design Engineer
role at
STAGECO US .
Base pay range $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About Stageco Born out of supplying stages for the renowned Rock Werchter Festival in Belgium in 1985, Stageco has become one of the world’s most prominent international staging companies. With more than 40 years of experience, it is a worldwide pioneer and trendsetter in designing and building custom‑made and standardized concert stages and temporary structures for all kinds of events. Stageco is best known for achieving the highest levels of engineering excellence, with a track record that proves unrivaled logistical effectiveness and efficiency in constructing its proprietary staging system. This can reduce the number of build days for an event, introducing substantial time and economic savings compared to alternative methods. Stageco offers innovative indoor and outdoor staging solutions, from staging systems and mix towers to VIP and disabled seating platforms, camera risers, and delay towers. The Stageco Group currently spans eight offices worldwide, including its headquarters in Tildonk, Belgium, and local offices in Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands, and the USA.
Job Description Job Title: Design Engineer – Stageco US Reports to: CEO of Stageco US Employment Type: Full‑time Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level Pay Range: $70,000 – $85,000 per year Location Requirement: Must currently live in Colorado
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and Stageco staff to execute projects effectively.
Ensure that client design ideas are optimized using standard materials wherever possible, supplemented with special components as necessary.
Prepare conceptual proposals and perform calculations to ensure that the construction is strong and stable during both assembly and operation.
Provide essential feedback to draftsmen and team leaders.
Develop preliminary proposals based on information received from the project manager.
Assist the project manager in explaining concepts and calculations to clients.
Verify technical feasibility (crane positions, crane types, component sizes, etc.).
Research applicable standards and performance requirements.
Plan the study phase to ensure safe, strong design of the structure.
Join client calls, if needed, to ensure that information collected is accurate.
Perform thorough calculations for the strength and stability of the structure, taking into account boundary conditions and applied loads.
Provide data to draftsmen and review drawings.
Coordinate with vendors of the client or other suppliers (lighting, sound, video, scenery, etc.).
Ensure stability of components during assembly.
Adhere to relevant standards and regulations.
Prepare a manual for the assembly team and the project manager.
Compile construction plans and calculations in the build book for submission for approval and necessary engineering stamps.
Collaborate with an outside engineering firm to verify that all calculations are correct and approved.
Ensure crew chiefs, build teams, and project managers have all necessary information for the build.
Explain calculations to local inspectors and stadium officials as needed.
Calculate local adjustments, modified rigging, and as‑built drawings as necessary.
Add new components and modified configurations as required.
Resubmit for approval when needed.
Address technical questions from the crew chief, build teams, and project managers.
If present during assembly or disassembly, take detailed notes for precise evaluation; if absent, gather essential data from leaders, assemblers, and the project manager.
Analyze collected data and propose improvements or adjustments to report to relevant Stageco personnel.
Actively participate in company‑assigned improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
Provide backup to colleagues in other areas of the company.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial or civil engineering, with a focus on strength and materials science.
A minimum of six years of construction experience in a similar role.
Ability to create and calculate designs.
Proficiency in calculation software.
Strong understanding of construction‑related documents.
Ability to read and interpret plans in drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD).
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of standards and regulations for building in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Familiarity with standard materials.
Problem‑solving skills with the ability to achieve technically feasible solutions for client needs.
Technical insights, including reading plans, understanding strength calculations, and translating them to local conditions.
Ability to supervise draftsmen and the R&D department as defined with the CEO.
Capability to provide necessary explanations and support to team leaders when they have questions or concerns.
Lead Stageco US R&D and draftsmen team to ensure that Stageco values and standards are upheld in all projects.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology – Events Services
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