Field Engineer II- Security Systems (Travel Required)

IES Communications; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is seeking a Field Engineer II - Security Systems to program, install, and service Card Access, CCTV, CATV, and Intrusion systems per manufacturer specs and drawings. You will lead field efforts and ensure quality across projects in the Fort Worth area.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project coordination with management, estimating, and sales, plus travel within the branch and region. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to deliver on time and to safety

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of commercial security systems experience (Card Access, CCTV, CATV, and Intrusion).
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to travel within branch and regional territory.
• English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing, understanding).

Responsibilities

• Lead field troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and QA.
• Provide technical leadership across project lifecycle.
• Coordinate between field teams, management, estimating, and sales.
• Support training initiatives and establish best practices.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Min USD $35.00/Hr. Max USD $40.00/Hr.

Qualifications

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.

Overview

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.

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