NICET Fire Alarm Field Engineer-Remote

@ Wachter, Inc.

NICET Fire Alarm Field Engineer-Remote

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, designing and maintaining technologies including fire alarms, electrical, security, and automation for business success.

Requirements

NICET fire alarm certification
Hands-on fire alarm experience
Knowledge of EST / EST4 systems
Ability to troubleshoot issues
Strong communication skills

Qualifications

Fire alarm installation knowledge
Ability to travel regionally
Self-driven problem solver
Customer service skills

Full job description

Wachter is growing, and we are looking for experienced NICET-certified Fire Alarm Field Engineers to support one of the largest national retail programs in the country.

This is not your typical inspection role. You’ll be a trusted technical expert in the field—validating installations, troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring quality standards, and partnering with teams to deliver reliable life safety solutions across high-profile customer environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform field inspections, system validation, and quality reviews of fire alarm installations

Troubleshoot and support EST / EST4 fire alarm systems

Partner with project teams, technicians, customers, and contractors to resolve technical challenges

Ensure installations meet customer expectations, code requirements, and Wachter quality standards

Provide technical guidance and recommendations for continuous improvement

Travel within an assigned region supporting national account locations

QUALIFICATIONS:

NICET Fire Alarm Certification preferred

Hands-on fire alarm installation, service, commissioning, or inspection experience

Strong knowledge of EST / EST4 systems (preferred)

Ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions in the field

Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams

Self-driven professional who enjoys ownership and problem-solving

Ability to travel regionally as needed

Why Join Wachter?

Remote position with regional travel

✔ Company vehicle provided
✔ Competitive pay + benefits
✔ Opportunity to support large-scale national programs
✔ Career growth with an established leader in low-voltage solutions

At Wachter, we don’t just install technology—we build partnerships and deliver solutions that keep businesses running safely and efficiently.

If you’re a fire alarm professional who takes pride in quality work and wants to be part of a growing national team, we’d love to talk.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits 

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 

Paid Vacation and Holidays 

Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings 

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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