AV Field Engineer

TL;DR

AV Field Engineer (AV systems/DSP): Commissioning and optimizing audiovisual systems at client sites in Toronto and Mississauga, with an accent on signal flow troubleshooting, network coordination, DSP configuration, and videoconferencing performance. Focus on solving complex system issues, optimizing AEC for Zoom Rooms and other conferencing environments, coordinating control systems, and documenting final configurations.

Location: Toronto and Mississauga, Canada; primarily on client jobsites with some office work. Frequent travel is required.

Salary: CAD 74,243–100,446

Company

hirify.global designs and delivers large-scale audiovisual, media, and immersive technology installations for global clients across media, retail, sports, live performance, corporate, and government sectors.

What you will do

• Commission AV systems at client sites by optimizing equipment settings against project scope, drawings, and design intent.
• Troubleshoot signal flow and complex AV or network issues while coordinating resolution with project stakeholders.
• Configure AV networks and coordinate client network requirements.
• Create and modify DSP files, optimize AEC for videoconferencing, and coordinate control objects with programmers.
• Document system changes through redlines, quality checklists, and archived configuration and programming files.
• Share lessons learned with installation, design, and pre-sales engineering teams and communicate project status regularly.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant industry, field installation, or systems design experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex AV and network systems, with strong familiarity with MTR and Zoom Rooms.
• DSP certification from Biamp, QSC, or BSS is preferred.
• Control certification from QSC, Extron, or Crestron is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong customer service skills, and ability to work independently.

Nice to have

• Experience with broadcast or hybrid conference and live-event systems.
• Extron AVE Associate, Audinate Dante Level 3, Biamp Tesira Server, Q-SYS Level 2, Control 201, Extron Certified Control Professional, Shure Integrated Systems Level 1, or AVIXA CTS certifications.
• Ability to commission and troubleshoot systems through a virtual connection with onsite support.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical and dental plan options.
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Healthcare and dependent-care FSAs.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and commuter benefits.
• Jobsite work requires standing and moving throughout the day, occasional lifting of at least 40 pounds, and climbing ladders and stairs.