Field Engineer Federal What part will you play?A Field Engineer (FE) will focus on commissioning systems. Commissioning involves the testing and fine tuning of all the equipment in the system to ensure it is working well, independently and as a system, per the design intent. The FE will travel to the customer’s site, and ensure the system is installed, setup and operating as designed. The FE should be able to solve issues as they arise and be able to communicate with the team as needed. What will you be doing?Commission systems in the field. The FE will optimize all the settings in the equipment to ensure the system is operating as designed. Audio, video, displays, control and networking all have different optimization and adjustment needsThe FE will work closely with the system programmer to ensure the control system is functioning as without any issues. Remote systems work with programmers is common to load new code and troubleshoot issuesKeep current on technology, latest firmware updates, common field issuesDiagnosing known and found problems and formulating solutionsThe FE will give daily updates to the Project Manager on active projectsContributes lessons learned feedback to the design engineering team to constantly improve system designs, and product selectionComplexity:The field aspect complicates commissioning a system. The FE needs to be knowledgeable on a wide variety of equipment and different manufacturers. Deep understanding of audio, video, control and networking systems is important. This position requires coordination with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure success. Decision Making Authority:The FE typically will be working alone after the installation is substantially complete, but still will coordinate with other team members to ensure a smooth project completion and good communication. Project managers, engineers and others will be available to answer questions. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.Travel:Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis.Safety:Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it. Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner. What do we require from you?Education/Certifications:Associates/Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent experience.Networking knowledge and/or certifications desiredISF Certification for displays is desiredFive or more years directly related experience as a technician/engineer/programmerAVIXA CTS Certification is highly desiredAVIXA CTS-D or CTS-I is preferredDSP certification from one or more of the following manufacturers: Biamp, QSC, BSSLevel one programming/configuration certification from Crestron and/or ExtronOther relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:Excellent Verbal and Written English Skills. Good customer service skillsField installation and/or system design experience is desirableBe familiar with audio, video and network-based systems and equipmentAbility to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems