Senior Field Engineer - Commercial Audiovisual

Position Summary

The Senior Field Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality audiovisual installations and providing reliable technical support across a variety of commercial environments. This role serves as a high-level technician capable of leading job sites, guiding installers, executing hands‑on installation tasks, and supporting system commissioning. The Senior Field Engineer works closely with Engineering and Technical Project Managers to maintain installation standards, meet project schedules, and uphold Lumibuild’s quality expectations.

In addition to new system builds, this role also supports post‑integration service, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of existing AV systems to ensure clients receive fully functional and dependable technology solutions. The Senior Field Engineer also acts a mentor to other Field Engineers to strengthen their skills and technical abilities.

• Install, terminate, label, and test AV cabling including Cat6, fiber, speaker cable, and coax.
• Mount and integrate AV equipment such as displays, projectors, loudspeakers, cameras, microphones, racks, and control hardware.
• Build and assemble equipment racks including mounting, cable management, cooling considerations, and signal path organization.
• Perform soldering, crimping, and compression terminations with a high level of consistency and accuracy.
• Interpret and execute system drawings, schematics, risers, and cable schedules.
• Understand conduit paths, pull techniques, and the concept of conduit fill capacity.
• Adjust, align, and focus projectors to achieve proper screen fill and image clarity.
• Apply knowledge of audio and video signal types, routing, and signal flow in both analog and digital formats.

• Connect to and load configuration files, presets, and programs for major AV platforms such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC, and others.
• Configure networked audio and video systems including Dante Controller.
• Perform device discovery and basic network configuration including IP address management and hardware identification.
• Complete commissioning checklists, functional testing, device verification, and system documentation.
• Conduct critical listening tests, verify audio signal levels, and assist with tuning DSP‑based audio systems for VTC environments.
• Validate video routing, display performance, camera operation, UC platform functionality, and control system behavior.

• Diagnose and repair issues in pre‑existing or newly installed AV systems.
• Identify failures in signal paths, terminations, network connections, and device configurations.
• Provide clear, detailed documentation of issues, resolutions, and recommended improvements.
• Support service calls and post‑deployment adjustments as needed.
• Assist in remote support.

• Act as lead Field Engineer on many job sites, assisting in directing installers and coordinating daily field activities.
• Plan tasks, prioritize work, and communicate clearly to ensure efficient use of labor and minimize downtime.
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to resolve onsite challenges.
• Maintain a professional presence and uphold Lumibuild’s quality and safety expectations.
• Mentor other Field Engineers to strengthen technical capabilities and accelerate skill development.

• Follow all company safety policies, jobsite rules, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area free of hazards and clutter.
• Understand fastener grading systems (SAE and ISO) and their relevance to mounting and structural tasks.
• Recognize fire wall requirements and properly execute penetrations and patching procedures.
• Use PPE appropriately and ensure it is available at all times.
• Demonstrate understanding of jobsite egress requirements, emergency action plans, and scaffolding safety.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial AV installation or a comparable technical field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of audiovisual components, signal types, and structured…