AV Field Engineer (35509)

CEC COMPANIES; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies is seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Technician to commission and diagnose AV systems, test, train clients, and manage project tasks to ensure equipment functions as designed. The role involves setting up AV systems, connection of components, and ensuring project success across on-site environments.

The candidate will work with diverse hardware (QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, AMX, Extron, Barco, Shure, Cisco) and possess strong networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing systems design, drawings, BOM, scope of work and project schedules.
• Running risk assessments and contingency plans to ensure projects meet budget and schedule.
• Understand AV system functionality, installation, and system verification processes.
• Configuration of manufacturer applications, interfaces, and products based on requirements.
• Support in developing, testing patch releases and firmware upgrades.
• Assist in system solutions analysis, design, development, and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain configuration policies to ensure efficient project success.
• Contribute feedback to engineering teams to improve design and implementation.
• Proficient with hardware from QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, AMX, BSS, Extron, Mersive, Barco, Wolfvision, Biamp, Shure, Cisco, and Poly.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, addressing, firewalls, routers, VLANs, VPN.

Skills

AV installation

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

QSC/Q-SYS

Crestron

AMX

Extron

Barco

Shure

Cisco Networking

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CEC Corporate Headquarters - Irving, TX 75061, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Position Summary

This position is responsible for commissioning and diagnosing audio visual systems, testing, troubleshooting, client training, and various aspects of a project to ensure that all equipment is functioning as designed and intended. Working in this role, you will set up and manage audio visual systems relating to the audio visual and technology requirements of a project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing systems design, drawings, BOM, scope of work and project schedules.
• Running risk assessments and establishing contingency plans to ensure projects are completed within budget and delivered per the client’s schedule.
• Understand AV system functionality, installation, and system verification processes and techniques.
• Configuration of manufacturer applications, interfaces, and products based on system/client requirements.
• Provide support in developing, implementing, and testing patch releases and system firmware upgrades.
• Assist in system solutions analysis, design, development, and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain configuration policies and procedures to ensure efficient project success.
• Contributes lessons learned feedback to the install, design, and pre-sales engineering teams to constantly improve system designs, product selection, and implementation.
• Proficient with QSC/Q-SYS, Crestron, AMX, BSS, Extron, Mersive, Barco, Wolfvision, Biamp, Shure, Cisco, and Poly hardware components.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as: TCP/IP, addressing, firewalls, routers, VLANs, and VPN.
• Review performance and deliverables and regularly meet with clients/subject matter experts to ensure compliance with their requirements and expectations.
• Communicate proactively with the design team, installation team, and clients and end-users.
• Responsible for looking ahead for barriers and constraints that may affect AV implementation and develop strategies to resolve unforeseen problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in AV installation, commissioning, and service.
• AVIXA CTS (CTS-I / CTS-D is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in commissioning modern audio, videoconferencing, and AV systems.
• Experience with AV industry software platforms, and strong networking skills.
• Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
• Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
• Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.