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AV Field Engineer

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
AV Field Engineer

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The AV Field Engineer will be responsible for providing systems commissioning, configuration, testing, diagnostics and troubleshooting of networked AV systems. The successful candidate should have a strong combination of field as well as engineering skills, as well as a desire to work closely with our customers and their technical teams to help bring installed system designs to reality and find solutions to technical challenges encountered in the field.

Responsibilities:
  • Review and interpret AV system drawings and documentation
  • Perform AV field engineering and commissioning tasks including audio, video, control and broadcast system setup and configuration
  • Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics of advanced AV systems including AV networking platforms, DSPs, control systems and general AV equipment.
  • Work closely with our client and engineering team to identify technical challenges and prioritize efforts to resolve problems, and engineer temporary and permanent solutions.
  • Work closely with our engineering and installation teams, as well as third party contractors, for the development and implementation of the proposed technical solutions
  • Communicate with the installation and engineering teams, as well as the customer's technical team, in a timely fashion to ensure the project adheres to schedule

Qualifications and Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in technical AV roles with direct experience in field engineering and system diagnostics tasks, or related activities
  • Strong computer skills, including experience in the configuration of networked AV systems, such as the configuration of network parameters and loading of audio DSP and control system configuration files is, preferred
  • Willing to obtain a CTS-I certification within 1 year of employment
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • This is a customer-facing position, and therefore, strong communication skills, and a customer service-focused personality are essential
  • This position will require traveling to client sites for field work with most travel to locations in New York City and Washington, DC, but occasional travel to other cities through the country. Flexibility for travel will be a key component of this position.
  • While we make an effort to operate during regular business hours, the candidate must be willing and able to work off-hours occasionally in order to meet a customer's schedule

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Up to 10 - 35%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Salas O'Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000

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