AV Field Engineer

Role overview Hands-on field role supporting the installation, troubleshooting, testing, and light commissioning of commercial audiovisual systems across the West Coast region. It suits a technically strong AV professional who can work independently on customer sites, coordinate with project teams, and help bring installed systems to a successful close. The work is field-based, customer-facing, and varied across project types.

Responsibilities

- Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot commercial AV systems at customer jobsites. - Read and interpret AV line drawings, signal-flow diagrams, rack elevations, wiring schematics, and construction drawings. - Diagnose system issues and isolate faults involving signal, control, audio, video, cabling, network-connected devices, or installation quality. - Perform light commissioning, including device verification, functionality checks, basic configuration validation, and punch-list closeout. - Use AV test equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and correctly on site. - Coordinate with project managers, programmers, commissioning engineers, field leads, and customer contacts to resolve issues and keep work on track. - Document jobsite conditions, completed work, outstanding issues, and recommended next steps through clear daily updates and field reports. - Spot scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing equipment, or site-readiness issues and escalate them promptly. - Provide technical guidance and support to installers and junior field personnel when assigned.

Requirements

- Commercial AV installation and field troubleshooting experience. - Working knowledge of integrated audio, video, control, conferencing, and display systems. - Ability to read AV line drawings and construction drawings and apply them in the field. - Methodical troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly. - Experience with commercial AV control, DSP, conferencing, and networked AV platforms. - Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broader project team. - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to jobsites as required.

Nice to have

- AVIXA CTS certification. - AVIXA CTS-I certification.

Benefits and work setup

- Full-time, permanent position at 40 hours per week. - Salary range of 98,000 to 110,000 USD per annum, plus benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, disability coverage, vacation, sickness leave, and a 401K plan.