University of Utah
Associate Engineer
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $43K - $49K
💻 Other
🗓️ May 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an Associate Engineer. This role entails providing engineering and technological support to KUER and PBS Utah under the supervision of lead engineers. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of studio equipment, ensuring high-quality audio for broadcasts, and assisting with equipment selection and operation.
Highlights
Highlights
- Assist with repairs and upgrades for audio equipment.
- Ensure high-quality technical and aesthetic audio for broadcasts.
- Participate in equipment selection and operation.
- Perform studio and transmitter maintenance tasks.
- Component-level equipment repair as skills allow.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
- Salary range: $43,000-$49,000 annually.
- Benefited staff position.
Associate Engineer Full Description
Toggle navigation
Associate Engineer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please include:
- Cover letter explaining your interest an experience in public radio and broadcasting.
- Resume
- Names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references familiar with the applicant's qualifications.
Announcement
Details
Open Date |
Requisition Number | PRN42031B
Job Title | Associate Engineer
Working Title | Associate Engineer
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 40/week. Due to the unpredictability of engineering needs, this position must be available for some extended hours and weekend work.
VP Area | President
Department | 00335 - KUER
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $43,000-$49,000
Close Date | 06/06/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Under the supervision of KUER and PBS Utah lead engineers, provides engineering and technological support to KUER, Avanza and PBS Utah.
Responsibilities | Duties include: Assist in maintaining and securing necessary repairs and upgrades for audio field studio and post-production equipment, including proper care and storage, preventive maintenance and repair and documentation for all equipment Assist in ensuring that KUER, Avanza, PBS Utah and all associated signals have a high quality technical and aesthetic audio Gain an understanding into how to work with and select equipment for providing highest professional broadcast quality May assist production staff in proper operation of audio production equipment and studios Assist the engineer with studio and transmitter site technical maintenance tasks as needed Component level equipment repair as skills and learning curves permit Studio documentation updates as skills and learning curves permit Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years of related experience; a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Please include: Cover letter explaining your interest an experience in public radio and broadcasting. Resume Names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references familiar with the applicant’s qualifications.
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN42031B
Job Title | Associate Engineer
Working Title | Associate Engineer
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 40/week. Due to the unpredictability of engineering needs, this position must be available for some extended hours and weekend work.
VP Area | President
Department | 00335 - KUER
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $43,000-$49,000
Close Date | 06/06/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Under the supervision of KUER and PBS Utah lead engineers, provides engineering and technological support to KUER, Avanza and PBS Utah.
Responsibilities | Duties include: Assist in maintaining and securing necessary repairs and upgrades for audio field studio and post-production equipment, including proper care and storage, preventive maintenance and repair and documentation for all equipment Assist in ensuring that KUER, Avanza, PBS Utah and all associated signals have a high quality technical and aesthetic audio Gain an understanding into how to work with and select equipment for providing highest professional broadcast quality May assist production staff in proper operation of audio production equipment and studios Assist the engineer with studio and transmitter site technical maintenance tasks as needed Component level equipment repair as skills and learning curves permit Studio documentation updates as skills and learning curves permit Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years of related experience; a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Please include: Cover letter explaining your interest an experience in public radio and broadcasting. Resume Names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references familiar with the applicant’s qualifications.
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this position?
- University of Utah Web Page
- Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
- University of Utah employee referral
- Career Services/Campus Job Fair
- Community/Government Agency
- Other/Unknown
- * How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.
Any data not saved will be lost.
Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
.
Any data not saved will be lost.
Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
Similar Jobs
Manager of Graduate Student Recruiting
North Carolina State University
🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC
Admissions Counselor Recruiter
University of South Carolina
🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC
Administrative Support Associate
Auburn University
🇺🇸 Auburn, AL
Media Coordinator
Ascend Learning
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Leawood, KS
Brand Writer
Amplify
🇺🇸 Remote - US
