Field Engineer - Houston Corporate
Venterra - Houston, TX
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ROLE: Field Engineer REPORTS TO: Engineering Program Manager LOCATION: Corporate Office in Houston (Onsite) COMPANY OVERVIEW Venterra has consistently been recognized as one of the best organizations to work in America. We have been recognized by Glassdoor, Best Places to Work, Fortune, Apartment ratings and other organizations as having a truly unique, employee centric culture that helps our colleagues thrive personally and professionally in a manner that is rare in corporate America. Venterra Realty is a rapidly growing owner/operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 75 apartment communities across 17 major US cities. We're honored that over 45,000 people and more than 15,000 pets call Venterra "home"! We have completed over $8.7 billion in transactions and manage a current portfolio valued at approximately $5.0 billion. Our current annual revenues are approximately $375M which we achieve through the commitment and dedication of approximately 800 team members. Founded in 2001,"¯we are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Find out more about us at and read employee reviews on our company Glassdoor page! We're honored to have received numerous workplace recognitions including Fortune Top 100 Best Medium Workplaces for the past six years in a row and to have been named a four-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner! Read about all of our awards and accolades here! Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineer to join our team, reporting directly to the Engineering Program Manager. This is an advanced role that offers a unique blend of hands-on, on-site work with corporate responsibilities, perfect for someone passionate about cutting-edge technology who wants to be involved in the complete product life-cycle. As a Field Engineer, you will be at the forefront of installing, servicing, and monitoring critical on-site technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control, IoT devices, and other low-voltage systems. You will also support the on-site maintenance teams remotely, ensuring seamless operation across all locations. In addition to overseeing these advanced systems, you'll maintain general oversight of essential infrastructure such as power circuits and pumps. As you gain more familiarity with the locations and technology, you will be encouraged to engage with the system design and identification of hardware and process improvements. Key Responsibilities: * Surveillance & Access Control: Manage, install, and service low-voltage systems, including security cameras, access control, and IoT solutions. * Site Audits & Design: Conduct regular security and technology audits for our locations in Houston, San Antonio, DFW, and Oklahoma City. Design site layouts for both new installations and retrofits of access control and camera systems. * Research & Development: Install and evaluate prototypes for new technologies at Venterra communities. * Company Growth: Attend due diligence audits of potential new property acquisitions and lead technology on-boarding of newly acquired communities. * Certification Opportunities: Opportunities to earn certifications such as CPTED, CCNA, EPA 608 and others to further enhance your field expertise. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and must be located in, or willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas area. Qualifications: * Minimum of Mechanical or Electrical Associate degree * 3+ years of field experience, troubleshooting electrical systems, installation and commissioning of networking hardware. * Experience working on access control systems is desirable but not required. * Background in Multi-Family or real-estate not required. Required Skillsets: * Background in electronics, controls, logic, programming or similar skillsets. * Must have high proficiency with a multi-meter and other electrical measurement tools. * Must have Intermediate proficiency with computer networks, switches, Wi-Fi devices and low voltage wiring. * Comfort working in and deploying technology projects to the field. * Comfort working on ladders and accessing elevated equipment. * Ability to explain complex technologies in a simple and understandable manner. * Demonstrated ability of self-teaching new concepts. * Excellent interpersonal skills for building internal and external relationships. * Strong grasp of engineering first principles and logical problem-solving. The Benefits: * Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus. * A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things. * Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn. * 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice. * Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub. Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process. ", "
Created: 2024-10-10