A/V Field Engineer

United States·Philadelphia,BentonvilleWachter Perm - Benefitslead

EngineeringOtherField EngineerAv Technician

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

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EngineeringOtherField EngineerAv Technician

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is seeking a highly skilled AV Lead Technician to support commercial audiovisual installations across enterprise and multi-site environments. This is a hands-on leadership role for a technician who can operate independently, direct field teams, and deliver clean, standards-based installations. You will lead field execution, ensure installation quality, and drive consistency across projects.

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Company-provided cell phone

Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Opportunities for certification and career advancement

Supportive team environment

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Field Execution: Lead installation of displays, video walls, audio systems, control systems (Crestron, Q-SYS), and networked AV (Dante, AV-over-IP) using schematics and drawings.

On-Site Leadership: Direct field technicians, assign tasks, manage project pace, and mentor junior crew members without needing constant PM direction.

Troubleshooting: Act as the technical lead to resolve complex issues with signal flow, DSP configurations, and control systems.

Quality & Control: Enforce neat cable management and labeling. Submit daily reports, redlines, and punch lists. Verify full functionality before client turnover.

Communication: Serve as the main on-site contact for PMs, General Contractors, and other trades.

Plus: Active AVIXA CTS certification

Required: 5+ years of commercial AV installation experience.

Required: Strong ability to read AV drawings, schematics, and construction documents.

Preferred: CTS-I certification, OSHA 10/30, and experience with Biamp, Extron, or AMX.

Physical/Travel: Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work on ladders/lifts, and travel 60%+.

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.

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.

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Where is the job

Bentonville, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $56,160–$72,800 a year; 36% below the $100,000 median for Field Engineer jobs on Jobera (175 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 142 days ago
Employer: has 154 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.