Electrical Technician

Installation Technician – Smart Home Integration (06 Limited Energy)

Location: Greater Seattle Area (Eastside), field-based

Pay: $50–$60/hr DOE, plus discretionary cash bonuses

Overview

Our client is a premier residential technology integrator known for flawless work in luxury custom homes. Projects typically start at $500K, and the business grows almost entirely through referrals and long-standing client relationships. Due to a strong backlog and an expanding project schedule, they are adding Installation Technicians to a small, specialized team where craftsmanship, integrity, and loyalty are valued above all else.

The Installation Technician will install and wire high-end automation, AV, lighting control, security, and access control systems, working in pairs or small crews on one home at a time. Programming and networking are handled by in-house specialists, so the Installation Technician can focus on clean, precise installation work, with real opportunity to learn programming and networking along the way.

What the Installation Technician Will Do

• Install and wire residential automation, AV, lighting control, security, and access control systems
• Work hands-on with Crestron, Control4, and Lutron platforms
• Install alarm and access control systems
• Make up cables, terminate connections, and set up equipment and network connections in the field
• Troubleshoot terminations, wiring, and network switch issues through to resolution
• Document work using laptops and project management software (D-Tools experience a plus)
• Start each week with a team meeting to plan projects
• Travel out of state about one week every two months, with lodging and per diem fully covered and home-based the following week

Compensation & Perks

• $50–$60/hr DOE, plus discretionary cash bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a company HSA contribution
• 401(k) with a Safe Harbor 4% company match after one year
• 7 paid holidays
• Annual tool and boot allowances
• Company-issued iPhone and laptop
• Take-home company van for lead technicians; mileage reimbursement for others
• Clear growth path from Journeyman to Journeyman Lead
• Family-friendly culture that respects time at home

Requirements

• Washington State 06 Limited Energy Specialty Electrician certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on control and integration experience (smart home/automation, not general electrical only)
• Hands-on experience with Crestron, Control4, Lutron, alarm, and access control systems
• Willingness to travel for up to one week at a time, about every two months
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with laptops, Microsoft Office, and business software
• Clean driving record
• Three professional references
• Strong work ethic and outstanding character

Preferred

• Experience in high-end luxury custom homes
• ELK alarm, ICT access control, or D-Tools experience
• Networking or programming exposure
• Crew lead experience
• Manufacturer or CEDIA certifications

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent on a background check and drug screening. This is a field-based role at client homes and job sites; remote work is not available.