Field Engineer - Lighting and AV

Field Engineer
- Lighting and AV Job Snapshot
- Role:
Field Engineer
- Lighting and AV

- Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Audio-Video Broadcast & Postproduction

- Experience:

10 years
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Field Engineer
- Lighting and AV to join its Buildings and Places team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position involves installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting lighting and audiovisual systems for projects, events, entertainment venues, and corporate environments. The successful candidate will work with LED lighting fixtures, conventional and moving lights, projection equipment, audio systems, and associated control platforms. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, effective problem‑solving skills, and the ability to coordinate with project managers, clients, and equipment vendors.

Candidates should have 10 years of professional experience in field engineering, lighting installations, or audiovisual systems, together with a strong understanding of electrical safety, technical drawings, equipment installation, and system maintenance.

• Install, configure, and test lighting systems according to project requirements and technical specifications.
• Work with LED fixtures, conventional lighting equipment, and moving light systems.
• Apply appropriate lighting installation techniques to achieve the required system functionality.
• Review technical drawings and specifications before carrying out installation activities.
• Verify the correct positioning, mounting, and operation of lighting equipment.
• Identify installation deficiencies and implement appropriate technical corrections.
• Support the delivery of reliable lighting solutions for different project environments.

• Set up and integrate audiovisual equipment, including projection systems, audio equipment, and control platforms.
• Configure AV systems to meet project and operational requirements.
• Verify the compatibility and functionality of connected equipment.
• Conduct system testing to identify configuration or integration issues.
• Coordinate lighting and AV installations where systems operate together.
• Support effective integration of audiovisual technology within venues, events, and corporate facilities.

• Provide on-site technical support during lighting and audiovisual installation activities.
• Diagnose equipment faults and system performance issues.
• Apply systematic troubleshooting techniques to identify technical problems.
• Implement corrective measures to restore equipment functionality.
• Support project teams in resolving installation and operational challenges.
• Respond efficiently to technical issues in fast-paced working environments.
• Maintain effective communication with relevant personnel during troubleshooting activities.

• Conduct routine inspections of lighting and audiovisual equipment.
• Perform maintenance activities to support reliable system operation.
• Identify equipment defects, wear, and potential performance problems.
• Carry out appropriate equipment repairs and adjustments.
• Verify equipment functionality following maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Support the continued operational performance of installed systems.

• Assist with the rigging, mounting, and installation of lighting and audiovisual equipment.
• Review installation arrangements against technical specifications.
• Verify that equipment is positioned and secured appropriately.
• Apply relevant safety procedures during…