Diversified Communications

Engineer 2 - Configuration and Commissioning (Field Engineer)

Diversified Communications$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years' experience in Audio-Visual installation/commissioning
  • Strong communication skills with project teams
  • Proficient in troubleshooting AV and network systems
  • Knowledgeable in MTR and Zoom Rooms
  • Required DSP certification from Biamp, QSC, or Shure

Responsibilities

  • Commission AV systems for optimal performance at client sites
  • Pre-commission systems in the office environment
  • Perform programming and testing, debugging control systems
  • Communicate regularly with project stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot issues by tracing signal flow and engaging support
  • Configure AV and client networks
  • Create and modify DSP files with focus on AEC for videoconferencing
  • Archive programming files for service team efficiency

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options with HSA & HRA contributions
  • Dental and vision coverage, plus company-paid basic life insurance
  • Generous paid time off including 3 weeks PTO and holidays
  • 401k with company match and paid maternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and flexible spending accounts
  • Wide range of voluntary benefits including insurance options and legal services
  • Commuter benefits and other work-life balance support
Full Job Description
How You'll Contribute:

Under general supervision, the Field Engineer will commission AV systems at client sites to provide the optimal performance according to the scope and design intent. Responsible for drawing redlines, network coordination, and communication with the project team.

What You'll Do:
  • Commission AV systems at client sites by optimizing settings in the equipment to ensure the system is operating as designed according to scope and drawings, documenting any changes via redlines returned to the PM and DE, and completing the project quality checklist.
  • Pre-commission systems in the office.
  • Perform programming and configuration loading and testing, debugging control system with remote programmer.
  • Communicate status to project stakeholders regularly.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues by tracing signal flow and engaging the appropriate parties to assist in resolving the issue.
  • Configure AV network and coordinate client network.
  • Create and modify DSP files for typical systems with an emphasis on AEC optimization for videoconferencing and coordinating control objects with programmer.
  • Contributes lessons learned feedback to the install, design, and pre-sales engineering teams to constantly improve system designs, product selection, and implementation.
  • Archive configuration and programming files with appropriate labeling to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the service team.
  • Maintain and grow certifications and technical knowledge.

What You'll Bring:

Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • 3+ years' experience in the field of Audio-Visual installation/commissioning
  • Able to concisely, consistently, and appropriately communicate with the project team
  • Able to troubleshoot basic and complex AV and network systems
  • Familiar with MTR and Zoom Rooms Required
  • Required DSP certification from one or more of the following manufacturers: Biamp, QSC, Shure

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
  • Self-starter and requires little direct oversight to perform tasks
  • AVIXA CTS-I
  • AVIXA CTS Preferred
  • Extron AV Associate Preferred
  • Audinate Dante Level 3 Preferred
  • Control certification from one or more of the following manufacturers: QSC, Extron, Crestron Preferred
  • Good customer service skills
  • Field installation and/or system design experience
  • Knowledge or familiarity with broadcast or hybrid conference-live event systems
  • Able to commission and troubleshoot using only a virtual connection to the system with onsite support
  • Biamp Tesira Server IO
  • Q-Sys Level 2 and Control 201
  • Extron Certified Control Professional
  • Shure Integrated Systems Level 1

Physical Requirements:

Associate will spend most of the day on their feet moving around the jobsite. Must be able to occasionally lift at least 40lbs and be able to climb ladders and stairs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision. Must be able to hear.

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.


What We Offer:

We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:
  • Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family's needs
    • HSA & HRA company contributions
  • Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
    Company-paid benefits
    • Basic Life, AD&D
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
  • Commuter benefits
  • And much more

About Diversified Communications

Diversified Communications is a media company that operates in the technology, healthcare, commercial marine, and business communities. The company produces trade shows, conferences, and publications that bring together industry leaders and professionals. Diversified Communications has been in business for over 70 years and has a global presence with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about Diversified Communications
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
1949

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