AV Field Engineer
About The Position
The AV Field Engineer provides commissioning, configuration, testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for networked audiovisual systems. The role combines field and engineering work and involves collaborating with customers and their technical teams to implement installed system designs and resolve technical challenges. The position is based in Washington, DC and requires travel to client sites, primarily in New York City and Washington, DC, with occasional travel to other cities nationwide. Travel is expected to be up to 10–35%. Occasional off-hours work may be needed to meet customer schedules. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm founded in 1975. It provides integrated engineering and consulting services across industries including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, and advanced robotics.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in technical AV roles, with direct experience in field engineering and system diagnostics or related activities.
- Strong computer skills.
- Willingness to obtain CTS-I certification within one year of employment.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service-focused personality.
- Willingness and ability to travel to client sites, including occasional travel beyond New York City and Washington, DC.
- Willingness and ability to work occasional off-hours to meet customer schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Experience configuring networked AV systems, including network parameters and loading audio DSP and control system configuration files.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret AV system drawings and documentation.
- Perform AV field engineering and commissioning, including setup and configuration of audio, video, control, and broadcast systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced AV systems, including AV networking platforms, DSPs, control systems, and general AV equipment.
- Work with clients and the engineering team to identify technical challenges, prioritize problem resolution, and engineer temporary and permanent solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and installation teams and third-party contractors to develop and implement technical solutions.
- Communicate promptly with installation and engineering teams and the customer's technical team to help keep projects on schedule.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
- Performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
