Senior Field Engineer — Security Systems Installations

Ies Communications, Llc; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer II to program and install security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV and Intrusion) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings. The role requires independent field work, leadership of field staff, and collaboration with estimators on scope and proposals.

Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment, creating shop drawings, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring project quality and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of commercial security systems cabling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Ability to read blueprints and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Program and install security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV, Intrusion) per manufacturer specs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment in field and verify installations.
• Create shop drawings and submittals for new projects.
• Oversee technical work in the field with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate site walks, liaise with subcontractors, and support estimating with scope notes.

Skills

Field engineering

Security systems

Customer service

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Butt-set

Toner/Wand

Coax compression tool

Hex crimp tool

Screwdriver set

Pliers

Job description

IES Communications, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer II to program and install security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV and Intrusion) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings. The role requires independent field work, leadership of field staff, and collaboration with estimators on scope and proposals.

Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment, creating shop drawings, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring project quality and closeout documentation.