Field Engineer II- Security Systems

IES Holdings; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Holdings is seeking a Field Engineer II - Security Systems to program and install security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV, and Intrusion) per manufacturer specs and drawings. You will serve as a senior AV technical lead on projects, guiding installation and commissioning work.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills, with travel across the assigned branch and regional territory as needed. Proficiency with MS Office and blueprints is expected.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of commercial security systems experience.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior AV technical lead for system troubleshooting and field execution.
• Provide QA, project support, and ensure quality standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with field teams, project management, estimating, and sales.
• Support training initiatives and drive process improvements from kickoff to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Multimeter

Butt-set

Toner/Wand

Coax tooling

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets.

IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply

The Field Engineer II - Security Systems must be able to program and install security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV, and Intrusion systems) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings.

What You'll Do

• Serves as a senior AV technical lead responsible for system troubleshooting, field execution, quality assurance, and project support. Provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-construction site assessments, installation support, commissioning, testing, and closeout. Acts as a key liaison between field teams, project management, estimating, and sales to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to quality standards. Supports training initiatives, develops best practices, and helps drive successful project outcomes from kickoff through completion.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Seeking a dependable, self-motivated professional with strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate can diagnose and resolve system issues, interpret blueprints and technical documentation, communicate effectively with customers and project teams, and drive continuous process improvement. This role requires a positive, professional attitude, a commitment to company culture and quality standards, and the flexibility to travel throughout the assigned branch and regional territory as needed.

Tools You Will Use

• Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver - all sizes (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (adjustable, needle nose, lineman), hammer, cable stripper, insulated crimping tool, flashlight, and gloves. Multimeter, butt-set, toner/wand, coax compression and/or hex crimp tool.
  
  

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

Seeking a project-focused security professional with 4-7 years of commercial security systems experience, including Card Access, CCTV, CATV, and Intrusion systems. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree preferred), works well in team environments, and is proficient with Microsoft Office applications. This role requires strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, meet company driving requirements, and successfully define project scope, develop detailed work plans, and lead projects through completion and customer turnover.

English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, is required. This is based on the requirement to communicate directly with customer(s) and other employees, to complete regular reporting both to management and to the customer, and to promote safety and efficient communication in the case of emergencies