AV/IPTV Field Engineer - Alpha Consulting

AV/IPTV Field Engineer Eden Prairie OR Remote 
Summary:

The AV / IPTV Field Engineer’s primary responsibility shall be to configure, test, adjust, and commission Audio Visual and IPTV systems, bringing projects to completion and ensuring quality. They must understand design, demonstrate installation and commissioning techniques. Candidates must be able to understand Audio/Video systems, IPTV systems, and have a solid technical background. They must have experience with diagnosing and commissioning video, audio, control, IT/networking systems. The Field Engineer will work closely with the Field Manager, Engineers, Installers and Project Managers to provide both general and specific recommendations on installation standards, technologies, personnel, job specifics and implementation. For all types of systems, upon completion, the Field Engineer shall provide red lined drawings and, in some cases, may act as Project Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Up to 70% travel, occasionally on a last-minute basis
• Occasional evening and weekend work
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 24’tall and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Sames must haves as the Field Engineer role
• Mid rollout exp –500K

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization
• High level of job site familiarity i.E. Construction and corporate atmosphere
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a team
• Technical background
• Knowledge of IPTV, A/V theory, and IP networking
• Ability to read and comprehend CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Hands on experience with IT Systems, Windows servers, IPTV infrastructure, video encoders, connectivity, routing, terminations, and signal flow
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Solid knowledge of system configurations
• Window Server programming/configuration ability
• IPTV set top box configuration
• Video design and theory (Specifically encoding and multicast streaming)
• Self-motivated
• Resourceful
• Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems

Preferred:

• Crestron, Extron, Tripleplay, Scala or similar system experience
• Some system engineering background preferred
• IP design and theory
• Knowledge of display products and systems

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
• Additional advanced or product specific certifications are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Client Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• BlueBeam preferred
• Experience with Windows Sever, SQL, Linux, IP Network configuration, Multicast

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license
• CTS, CTS-I preferred or attainable within one year
• Additional AV certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, raise, lower, push or carry up to 50 lbs. From ground to waist, waist to overhead and from one surface to another at mid-level.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel or crawl.
• Ability to ascend or descend structures like ladders, scaffolding, ropes, or poles that require the use of both upper and lower body to climb up to 25 feet tall.
• Ability to work on equipment that is over individuals head and shoulders/at or below the shoulders while standing/sitting.
• Ability to walk/navigate/stand on both even and uneven surfaces.
• Physical dexterity to manipulate small parts including ability to grasp and pinch small objects.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-Key.
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (that is, working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
• Clarity of depth perception both less than 20 inches and more than 20 inches.
• Ability to accurately determine color and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech both in person, by telephone or other technology. 

You can send resumes and inquiries directly to jessica.Hillson@artech.Com for quicker response!