What are the responsibilities and job description for the NICET Fire Alarm Field Engineer-Remote position at Wachter, Inc.?
Wachter is growing, and we are looking for experienced NICET-certified Fire Alarm Field Engineers to support one of the largest national retail programs in the country.
This is not your typical inspection role. You’ll be a trusted technical expert in the field—validating installations, troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring quality standards, and partnering with teams to deliver reliable life safety solutions across high-profile customer environments.
\n- Perform field inspections, system validation, and quality reviews of fire alarm installations
- Troubleshoot and support EST / EST4 fire alarm systems
- Partner with project teams, technicians, customers, and contractors to resolve technical challenges
- Ensure installations meet customer expectations, code requirements, and Wachter quality standards
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for continuous improvement
- Travel within an assigned region supporting national account locations
- NICET Fire Alarm Certification preferred
- Hands-on fire alarm installation, service, commissioning, or inspection experience
- Strong knowledge of EST / EST4 systems (preferred)
- Ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions in the field
- Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams
- Self-driven professional who enjoys ownership and problem-solving
- Ability to travel regionally as needed
Remote position with regional travel
✔ Company vehicle provided
✔ Competitive pay benefits
✔ Opportunity to support large-scale national programs
✔ Career growth with an established leader in low-voltage solutions
At Wachter, we don’t just install technology—we build partnerships and deliver solutions that keep businesses running safely and efficiently.
If you’re a fire alarm professional who takes pride in quality work and wants to be part of a growing national team, we’d love to talk.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $90 - $110