Engineering Technician

Venterra Realty•Houston, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to join our team, reporting directly to the Project Engineer. This is an advanced role that offers a unique blend of hands-on, on-site work with corporate responsibilities, perfect for someone passionate about cutting-edge technology who wants to be involved in the complete product life-cycle. As an Engineering Technician, you will be at the forefront of installing, servicing, and monitoring critical on-site technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control, IoT devices, and other low-voltage systems. You will also support the on-site maintenance teams remotely, ensuring seamless operation across all locations. In addition to overseeing these advanced systems, you’ll maintain general oversight of essential infrastructure such as power circuits and pumps. As you gain more familiarity with the locations and technology, you will be encouraged to engage with the system design and identification of hardware and process improvements.

Requirements

5 years of field experience, troubleshooting electrical systems, installation and commissioning of networking hardware.
High proficiency with a multi-meter and other electrical measurement tools.
Intermediate proficiency with computer networks, switches, Wi-Fi devices and low voltage wiring.
Comfort working on ladders and accessing elevated equipment.
Experience in commercial or industrial wiring is required.
Comfort working in and deploying technology projects to the field.
Ability to explain complex technologies in a simple and understandable manner.
Demonstrated ability of self-teaching new concepts.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building internal and external relationships.
Strong grasp of engineering first principles and logical problem-solving.
Valid driver’s license with reliable access to transportation.
Must be located in, or willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas area.

Nice To Haves

Installation and commissioning of monitoring or control systems is a plus.
Experience working on access control systems is desirable but not required.
Background in Multi-Family or real-estate not required.
Basic understanding of control systems.

Responsibilities

Manage, install, and service low-voltage systems, including security cameras, access control, and IoT solutions.
Conduct regular security and technology audits for our locations in Houston, San Antonio, DFW, and Oklahoma City.
Design site layouts for both new installations and retrofits of access control and camera systems.
Install and evaluate prototypes for new technologies at Venterra communities.
Attend due diligence audits of potential new property acquisitions and lead technology on-boarding of newly acquired communities.