Field Engineering Technician

Venterra Realty; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Health + 401(k)

Education reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Venterra Realty in Houston, TX is seeking a Field Engineering Technician who combines hands-on on-site work with corporate responsibilities. You will report to the Project Engineer and help deploy security, networking, and IoT systems across communities.

The role covers site audits, prototype testing, and technology onboarding for newly acquired properties. A background in electrical systems, low-voltage wiring, and basic network knowledge is required, with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Five years of field experience troubleshooting electrical systems and wiring.
• Proficient with a multi-meter and other electrical measurement tools.
• Intermediate proficiency with computer networks, switches, Wi-Fi, and low-voltage wiring.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance & Access Control: install and service low-voltage systems including cameras and IoT.
• Site Audits & Design: audit locations in Houston, San Antonio, DFW, and Oklahoma City; design layouts.
• Research & Development: install and evaluate prototypes at Venterra communities.
• Company Growth: lead technology onboarding of new acquisitions.
• Certification Opportunities: CPTED, CCNA, EPA 608 and others.

Skills

Field experience

Electrical systems

Networking hardware

Low-voltage wiring

Multi-meter

Computer networks

Problem solving

Tools

Multimeter

Networking switches

Job description

Field Engineering Technician

Location: Corporate Office in Houston, Texas (Onsite). Travel: 30% traveling, including overnight.

Reports to: Engineering Product Manager.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineering Technician to join our team, reporting directly to the Project Engineer. This advanced role blends hands‑on on‑site work with corporate responsibilities, ideal for someone passionate about cutting‑edge technology and involved in the complete product life‑cycle.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance & Access Control: Manage, install, and service low‑voltage systems, including security cameras, access control, and IoT solutions.
• Site Audits & Design: Conduct regular security and technology audits at locations in Houston, San Antonio, DFW, and Oklahoma City. Design site layouts for new installations and retrofits.
• Research & Development: Install and evaluate prototypes for new technologies at Venterra communities.
• Company Growth: Attend due diligence audits of potential new property acquisitions and lead technology onboarding of newly acquired communities.
• Certification Opportunities: Earn certifications such as CPTED, CCNA, EPA 608 and others.

Candidate Profile

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable access to transportation and be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Houston, Texas area.
• 5 years of field experience troubleshooting electrical systems, installing and commissioning networking hardware.
• Proficient with a multi‑meter and other electrical measurement tools.
• Intermediate proficiency with computer networks, switches, Wi‑Fi devices, and low‑voltage wiring; comfortable working on ladders.
• Experience in commercial or industrial wiring required; installation and commissioning of monitoring or control systems a plus.
• Experience with access control systems desirable but not required.
• Background in multi‑family or real‑estate not required.
• Basic understanding of control systems.
• Comfort deploying technology projects to the field.
• Ability to explain complex technologies simply.
• Demonstrated self‑learning of new concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Strong grasp of engineering first principles and logical problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
• Health (Medical PPO, Dental, Vision), 401(k) matching, paid vacation and other benefits.
• Educational assistance/reimbursement.
• 8 paid hours per year of volunteer time off.
• Access to employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.