AV Field Engineer – Commercial AV Systems (Seattle)

Cochran Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Seven Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Cochran, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking an AV Field Engineer to verify, test, and fine‑tune commercial AV systems from rack build to client handover.

You will ensure AV systems meet design intent, performance specs, and AVIXA standards, working with Project Manager, Systems Engineer, and Field Technicians across conference rooms and large spaces. The role requires hands-on commissioning, IP networking, DSP/controller configuration, and on-site client support with occasional travel to Puget

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in commercial AV integration or commissioning.
• Knowledge of AVIXA standards and QA/QC commissioning workflows.
• Experience with control systems and DSP platforms such as Crestron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Extron.
• Network configuration and troubleshooting skills (IP addressing, VLANs, AVoIP).
• Proficiency reading AV design drawings, schematics, and as‑builts.
• Experience documenting test results and client sign‑offs in commissioning reports.
• CTS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end testing, configuration, and commissioning of AV systems.
• Verify system wiring, signal flow, and device configuration per schematics.
• Load, test, and modify DSP and control programs (Q-SYS, Biamp, Extron, Crestron).
• Configure IP-addressable devices, ensuring network compliance and stability.
• Conduct SPL testing, acoustic optimization, and video calibration.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during startup.
• Document test results, device configurations, and firmware versions for project closeout.
• Support on-site end-user training and provide technical assistance to PMs and service teams.
• Complete system verification checklists, punch lists, and client sign‑offs per Cochran QA/QC SOPs.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment; adhere to Cochran safety standards on-site.

Skills

AVIXA standards

QA/QC commissioning

Control systems

DSP platforms

Network troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Manufacturer software

Field travel

Education

AVIXA CTS

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

Biamp

Extron

Shure

Logitech

Cisco

Poly

AutoCAD

Job description

Cochran, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking an AV Field Engineer to verify, test, and fine‑tune commercial AV systems from rack build to client handover.

You will ensure AV systems meet design intent, performance specs, and AVIXA standards, working with Project Manager, Systems Engineer, and Field Technicians across conference rooms and large spaces. The role requires hands-on commissioning, IP networking, DSP/controller configuration, and on-site client support with occasional travel to Puget