Next Level Technician is Hiring a Security Field Engineer Full-Time Opportunity!
Location: Northern Virginia
Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity
Benefits: Competitive Pay, Sign-On Bonuses, Referral Bonuses, PTO, Medical Benefits
Pay: $35- $45+ per hour
Responsibilities
- Review electrical and low-voltage drawings for electronic security installations
- Use CADD/AutoCAD and Bluebeam to review, annotate, and update drawings as required
- Support the implementation of access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems
- Assist with system layouts, equipment placement, cable pathways, and technical documentation
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, general contractors, and customers
- Troubleshoot electrical, low-voltage, hardware, software, and connectivity issues
- Support system installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and quality assurance
- Document drawing changes, field conditions, deficiencies, and project updates
- Ensure installations align with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable safety requirements
- Provide technical support to field installation teams throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level access control, CCTV, intrusion alarms, and intercom systems
- Electrical and Low-Voltage Knowledge: Familiarity with electrical systems, low-voltage wiring, cabling infrastructure, and electronic security applications.
- CADD/AutoCAD: Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, electrical plans, and low-voltage system layouts. Experience creating or modifying drawings is preferred
- Bluebeam: Experience reviewing, marking up, annotating, and measuring construction drawings and PDF plans
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, wiring diagrams, floor plans, and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate drawings and field conditions
- Familiarity with access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and other electronic security systems
- Understanding of low-voltage cabling, wiring diagrams, and electrical construction documentation
- Basic understanding of IP networking and security system connectivity is preferred
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with project teams
- Willingness to travel to customer or project sites as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with security platforms such as Genetec, LenelS2, Software House CCURE, Avigilon, or Milestone
- Experience with system integration, security system programming, or commissioning
- Experience supporting commercial construction, data centers, or large-scale security projects
- OSHA 10, lift certification, relevant industry certifications, or site-specific credentials
Why Work with Next Level Technician in the Northern Virginia area?
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting
- Competitive Wages: based on your experience and skillset
- PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
- Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience
- Dedicated Recruiter Support: Deep knowledge of the DMV's low voltage industry
- National Footprint: Be part of a team respected across the DMV and the U.S.
About Next Level Technician
Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage techs with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!