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The AV field engineer is responsible for successfully configuring, deploying, and completing all commissioning tasks required for acceptance walkthrough, training, and signoff of the AV system. This position requires advanced trouble shooting skills and a solid understanding of audio-visual system operation and design. A professional approach and communication skills are required for success.

The role can require up to 40% travel out of state. 

***Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required for this position***

Design Review

• Works with design team to ensure systems will work as designed.
• Attend design and scope review meetings to provide feedback
• Coordinate with project teammates on quality assurance documentation
• Coordinate with project teammates on network documentation
• Generate and review request for information (RFI’s)

In-House Quality Assurance

• Plan, organize and set up a full system “mock-up”
• Test full system functionality
• Documenting redlines and quality assurance paperwork

Field Commissioning

• Perform site inspection for installation quality
• Run through system operation and trouble shoot issues
• Work with project foreman to address any installation issues during commissioning
• Coordinate with AV programmer on updates or revisions needed
• Communicate with project manager on outstanding issues, punch list items and client needs

System Walkthrough and Acceptance

• Complete commissioning checklist paperwork
• Walk through systems with end user and/or consultants
• Document and address punch list items

Training and Closeout

• Perform on-site end user training for all systems
• Provide technical training for end user technical team
• Review all close out documentation including as-built drawings and user guides
• Assist project management team with presenting and obtaining project signoff

Teamwork and Leadership

• Teamwork and collaboration-based approach
• Accountability and ownership of responsibilities
• Clear communication
• Self-motivated and always looking to grow

Other duties as assigned

Experience & Education

• • HS Degree required
  • Technical School Certification or Community College (preferred)
  • Years of Experience: 5+ years of AV installation, commissioning, and service

Supplemental Requirements

• • Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required for this position
  • Superior Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledge in Crestron, AMX, Extron, Biamp, and QSC
  • Experience with AV industry software and platforms
  • Network troubleshooting and deployment experience
  • Organized and proactive
  • Ability to read and understand design drawings
  • Experience in audio tuning, equalization, and DSP programming
  • Unified Communications (UC) experience
  • AVIXA CTS/CTS-I preferred
  • Ability to multi-task project tasks in a technical environment
  • Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

• The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must be able to perform work using 6’-12’ ladders.