AV Field Engineer

Kinly

• $98K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of commercial AV installation and troubleshooting experience
  • Strong understanding of integrated audio, video, control, conferencing, and display systems
  • Proficient in reading AV line drawings and construction drawings
  • Methodical troubleshooting skills with clear communication of findings
  • Experience with commercial AV control, DSP, conferencing, and networked AV platforms
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites

Responsibilities

  • Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot commercial AV systems at customer jobsites
  • Read and interpret AV line drawings, signal-flow diagrams, and construction drawings
  • Diagnose system issues and isolate faults in audio, video, and network-connected devices
  • Perform light commissioning activities, including device verification and system functionality checks
  • Use AV test equipment and tools safely and correctly
  • Coordinate with project managers and other team members to resolve issues
  • Document jobsite conditions and provide clear daily updates

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • 401K retirement plan
Full Job Description
Role: AV Field Engineer

Location: California, West Coast, US

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $98,000 - $110,000 per annum, plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K

Due to further we have opportunities for experienced Field Engineers to join our talented team, to support the installation, troubleshooting, testing, and light commissioning of commercial audiovisual systems throughout the West Coast region.

This is a hands-on field position for a technically strong AV professional who can work independently, communicate clearly with project teams and customers, and help bring installed systems to a successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot commercial AV systems at customer jobsites.
  • Read and interpret AV line drawings, signal-flow diagrams, rack elevations, wiring schematics, and construction drawings.
  • Diagnose system issues and isolate faults involving signal, control, audio, video, cabling, network-connected devices, or installation quality.
  • Perform light commissioning activities, including device verification, system functionality checks, basic configuration validation, and punch-list closeout.
  • Use appropriate AV test equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and correctly.
  • Coordinate with project managers, programmers, commissioning engineers, field leads, and customer contacts to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
  • Document jobsite conditions, completed work, outstanding issues, and recommended next steps through clear daily updates and field reports.
  • Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing equipment, or site-readiness concerns and escalate them promptly.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to installers and junior field personnel when assigned.


Skills & experience
  • Commercial AV installation and field troubleshooting experience.
  • Working knowledge of integrated audio, video, control, conferencing, and display systems.
  • Ability to read AV line drawings and construction drawings and apply them in the field.
  • Ability to troubleshoot commercial AV systems methodically and communicate findings clearly.
  • Experience with commercial AV control, DSP, conferencing, and networked AV platforms.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broader project team.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites as required.


Preferred Qualifications (not essential)
  • AVIXA CTS certification
  • AVIXA CTS-I certification


If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please email outlining your requirements.

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