Field Engineer - Greater D.C. Area

Solutionz Inc; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Flexible Time Off

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Solutionz, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer for local, field-based work across the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

You will design, commission, troubleshoot, and manage integrated audiovisual systems installations aligned with SOF and the Technical Scope of Work. Frequent collaboration with customers, project managers, and installation staff ensures on-time, on-spec delivery. Candidates should have 3+ years in AV installations, strong knowledge of DSP platforms, and experience with system

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, commissioning, and supporting AV systems.
• Familiarity with SOF and Technical Scope of Work.
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Experience with DSP, networking, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission systems per SOF and customer requirements.
• Verify designs meet scope and customer expectations.
• Document redlines on system drawings and configurations.
• Produce documentation for network, video, DSP, and settings.
• Assist with change orders and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues on site.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and team members.
• Support programming standards and templates across projects.
• Configure and optimize audio DSP to meet design specs.
• Provide technical support across departments as needed.
• Adhere to AV industry best practices during installation.

Skills

AV systems expertise

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Documentation & drawings

DSP configuration

Network infrastructure

Customer communication

Travel readiness

CTS certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Engineer

Full-time

Location

Greater D.C. Area

Office Address :

• Fairfax, VA: 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 320N, Fairfax, VA 22033

• Beltsville, MD: 11800 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 113, Beltsville, MD 20705

This is a local, field-based position supporting projects throughout the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding regions. Candidates should be based within reasonable commuting distance of either the Fairfax, VA or Beltsville, MD office, generally within 50 miles. Regular travel to customer locations, project sites, and regional Solutionz offices is required.

Description

The Field Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, commissioning, troubleshooting, and management of integrated audiovisual systems installations. This role ensures systems are deployed according to the approved Statement of Functionality (SOF), Technical Scope of Work, and customer expectations. The Field Engineer serves as a technical leader during implementation, supports project teams, and works closely with customers, project managers, and installation personnel to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that systems are commissioned in accordance with the approved Statement of Functionality (SOF), Technical Scope of Work, and customer requirements.

• Confirm that system designs meet the scope of work and align with customer expectations for system operation and performance.

• Modify system engineering as necessary while documenting redline updates on system drawings.

• Provide clear and concise documentation for required system configurations, including network, video, DSP, and other technical settings.

• Identify and assist with change orders during the installation phase and communicate changes to the Project Manager.

• Diagnose and resolve system deficiencies while developing effective technical solutions.

• Establish and maintain positive and effective communication with project stakeholders and team members.

• Keep Project Managers informed of development progress and programming status on assigned projects.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of control programming standards, including graphical appearance, custom code, and system functionality.

• Ensure all programming adheres to Solutionz standards and approved templates.

• Program and configure audio DSP systems to meet design requirements and deliver optimal system performance.

• Assist other departments with technical support issues as needed.

• Ensure fabrication and installation activities follow AV industry best practices.

• Complete system testing and customer acceptance activities both remotely and onsite.

• Perform research and development tasks in-house and in the field as needed.

• Partner with Solutionz departments to support technical escalations from field teams.

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

• Mentor and support less experienced technical staff.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Field Engineer Team Lead and/or Director of Engineering.

Universal Responsibilities

• Adopt Solutionz's Four Pillars.

• Understand that you are the front-line ambassador of the Solutionz brand. Work to impress our customers every day.

• Always represent Solutionz in a positive and professional manner.

• Productively interface with all team members and project stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Understand and follow Solutionz policies and procedures.

• Proactively identify and discuss ideas to improve policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate respect to co-workers, customers, and vendors.

• Take responsibility for your own actions and activities.

• Promptly reply to all email and voicemail communications, including outside of standard work hours when required.

• Complete timecards daily.

• Keep work areas clean and free of clutter, including office space, company vehicles, and job sites where applicable.

• Keep all scheduled activities current in your Solutionz Microsoft Outlook calendar.

• Be respectful in the care and handling of all company-owned and customer-owned resources.

Qualifications

• CTS certification preferred.

• 3+ years of experience supporting audiovisual systems installation, commissioning, or engineering.

• Strong understanding of integrated AV systems, control systems, DSP platforms, and network infrastructure.

• Experience with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering activities.

• Working knowledge of audiovisual industry standards and best practices.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, system schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Experience configuring networked AV systems.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with customers, project teams, and management.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC-based applications.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Willingness to travel locally and work occasional after-hours schedules as required.

Compensation & Benefits

At Solutionz, Inc., we believe in supporting our employees' health and wellness. Each month, we contribute a portion toward sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Our flexible time off (FTO) policy encourages a healthy work-life balance, and our company-paid life insurance provides peace of mind for you and your family. These are a few of the benefits that make Solutionz a great place to work!

Benefits eligibility, including 401(k), begin on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment for all full-time employees and include:

Insurance Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Voluntary and AD&D Life Insurance

• Supplemental Medical Plans

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• $50,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Solutionz Wellness Program supports a healthy lifestyle and offers an opportunity to reduce your monthly medical premium

Retirement Plans

Solutionz matches 50% of your 401k contribution up to 4% of your gross income.

Employees select from these retirement saving plans:

• Pre-Tax 401(k) plan

• Roth 401(k) plan

Paid Time-off

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is offered to full-time employees who have completed 90 days of employment.

Paid time off includes:

• Flexible Time Off

• Holidays

• Sick Leave

Benefits are subject to change annually.

At Solutionz, Inc., we deliver reliable, comprehensive, best-in-class audiovisual systems that transform how organizations communicate, collaborate, and operate. Our team of integrators, technologists, engineers, support technicians, and designers works together to deliver solutions our customers can rely on.