AV Field Engineer: Field Installations & Diagnostics

Salas O'Brien; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking an AV Field Engineer to commission and troubleshoot networked AV systems. The role combines field engineering with customer-focused collaboration to translate installed designs into working solutions.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years in technical AV roles, strong networking and DSP/configuration skills, and a willingness to travel to client sites including Washington, DC. CTS-I certification is encouraged within the first year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field engineering/AV diagnostics experience.
• Strong computer skills & ability to configure networked AV systems.
• Willing to obtain CTS-I certification within 12 months.
• Team player with good communication and customer-service orientation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (NYC/Washington, DC; other cities) and occasional off-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Review AV drawings and documentation.
• Perform AV field engineering and commissioning of audio, video, control, and broadcast systems.
• Troubleshoot advanced AV systems including networking, DSPs, and control systems.
• Collaborate with client and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Coordinate with installation teams and third-party contractors to implement solutions.
• Communicate progress with the customer’s technical team to keep the project on schedule.

Skills

Field engineering

System diagnostics

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Tools

CTS-I Certification

Job description

Salas O'Brien is seeking an AV Field Engineer to commission and troubleshoot networked AV systems. The role combines field engineering with customer-focused collaboration to translate installed designs into working solutions.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years in technical AV roles, strong networking and DSP/configuration skills, and a willingness to travel to client sites including Washington, DC. CTS-I certification is encouraged within the first year.