Engineer III - Tier 1
Company: EarthScope Consortium
Location: Socorro
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
* This position is on-site at our EPIC facility in Socorro, New
Mexico** This posting will be taken down once we have received the
first 100 qualified applications.*** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is
not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the
United States.Job Title: Engineer III - Design EEDepartment:
Instrumentation - Engineering Design Reports to: Engineering Design
subunit LeadEmployment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptRemote
Eligible: No, On-site, Socorro, New MexicoTravel Requirements: Up
to 30%Salary Range: $86,400 - $107,900/year (depending on
experience)Position SummaryThe Engineer III (EIII) works with
limited direction to provide oversight/management/leadership for
technical geophysical projects of moderate complexity involving
multiple stakeholders and/or technologies, which may occur over
multiple years. The incumbent, as the technical lead, will
implement and manage field operations at sites throughout the
United States, polar latitudes, and other international locations.
The incumbent collaborates with other engineers to devise novel
approaches to technical problems. The EIII is respected as a
subject matter expert specific to assigned projects and is relied
upon to propose new, as well as implement established, procedures
that align with best practices, operating standards, and the
EarthScope mission. The EIII provides training for engineers and
the user community to ensure all work conforms to high technical
and organizational standards. Engineers are ambassadors who
represent these principles to scientists, landowners, sponsors, and
other community members. The EIII will report to the Engineering
Manager within designated project and functional areas.Details of
ResponsibilitiesGeneral Essential Job Duties: Act as technical lead
on the execution of geophysical projects involving multiple
technologies with both internal and external stakeholders and which
may occur over multiple years. With general direction, set strategy
for planning and executing scope for assigned projects, which may
involve logistics, site reconnaissance, site selection, permitting,
installation activities, maintenance, network configuration,
instrument operation, station communications and/or data flow
activities as part of a portfolio of geophysical technologies.
Independently identify complex technical problems and devise
solutions that require innovation and creativity. Troubleshoot and
integrate geophysical technology, firmware, software, metadata, and
sensor-related infrastructure. Contributes to the design and
testing of new complex systems. Generate detailed technical
documentation of assigned projects. Prepare individual project
budgets of moderate scope for project and engineering managers, and
review and report expenditures. Provide financial and operational
recommendations and contribute content to support proposal
development, as requested. Strengthen alliances with other
departments within EarthScope on collaborative
projects/opportunities. Develop and maintain good relationships
with community members, suppliers, landowners, and business
partners within areas of expertise. Other duties may be assigned as
necessary for the successful operation of EarthScope.Leadership and
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have direct
supervisory responsibility. May coordinate assigned
responsibilities to other engineering staff. Interacts and
collaborates with staff throughout the company to ensure the
completion of designated projects. Provides guidance on technical
matters to others. Act as lead engineer and point of contact if
they are the ranking engineer in the field. Foster a professional
culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal and
written communications with an emphasis on team building.
Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to
ensure tasks are completed on time and with best
practices.QualificationsMinimum Education & Experience
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional
experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field with seven
(7) years of experience with geophysical sensors or networks.OR
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in
engineering, geosciences, or related field and four (4) years of
field experience with geophysical sensors or networksPreferred
Skills: General understanding of geophysical data processing.
Familiarity with data quality analysis software. Proficiency with
computer programming or scripting language. Experience leading
field teams related to geophysical instrumentation deployments.
Experience in systems engineering and design.Assignment-specific
Position Summary Positions in Instrumentation Services will include
job specific addenda that specify and clarify Functional,
Programmatic, and any Additional responsibilities that are
pertinent to the position. This is in addition to the general
Position Description requirements associated with the job title.
Assignment-specific Essential Duties: Functional
responsibilities:
- Reports to and is supervised by the Engineering Department,
Engineering Design subunit Lead. Programmatic responsibilities:
- Work with engineering teams to support electronics design and
fabrication for geophysical instrumentation.
- Support test and evaluation requirements and establish SOPs for
systems evaluation
- Works with other sensor test and evaluation group geophysical
instrumentation projects as necessary.
- Programmatic responsibilities are coordinated through Portable
Engineering group lead. Assignment-specific Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities: 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 for the position above and beyond the
knowledge, skills & abilities listed in the position description:
- Knowledge of dataloggers and analog to digital conversion
- Knowledge of digital logic and communications protocols,
modeling, and testing
- Knowledge of power supply design and implementation for analog
and digital circuits
- Experience analyzing laboratory and field data to ensure that
the systems and components meet specifications.
- Experience with waveform generators, oscilloscopes, digital
multimeters, spectrum analyzers.
- Knowledge of signal processing methods.
- Familiarity with time series data formats.
- Proficient in programming and scripting for device automation.
Assignment-specific Preferred Skills: Proficient in programming and
scripting for device automation. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: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
for the position: In depth technical understanding of the concepts,
practices, and procedures for the use of geophysical sensors and
their scientific impacts. Demonstrated general understanding of
related equipment used outside of project areas. Proficiency in the
operation of hand and power tools (i.e., cordless drill, chop saw,
grinder, etc.) and identification of specialized tooling needs
Ability to oversee project assessment and planning. Ability to work
effectively in a team environment. Ability to evaluate complex
problems and provide innovative solutions to ensure projects are
completed on schedule. Ability to provide technical guidance and
training as technical lead to project team members. Working
knowledge of services and functions of other departments within the
EarthScope Consortium. Ability to communicate effectively in
speaking and writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to assess one's interactions and actions to determine
responsibility of activities and incidents and ensure personal
accountability for the successful completion of projects. Ability
to understand advanced, complex problems and to collaborate and
explore alternative solutions. Ability to organize and prioritize
work schedules for self and others. Ability to compute, analyze,
and interpret data. Ability to make decisions which have moderate
impact on the job function and small impact on the organization in
general. Ability to conduct safety training under challenging field
conditions.Other Requirements: Appropriate availability consistent
with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed
40 hours per week, particularly when traveling. If the employee is
engaged in field operations, they are required to maintain
appropriate safety training, including wilderness, avalanche,
helicopter, first-aid, etc. A valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to comply with the EarthScope Consortium's Motor
Vehicle Policy. Frequent travel by commercial or contracted means
including fixed and rotor winged aircraft, motor vehicle, boat,
etc. A valid passport is required for polar and international
projects. If deploying to polar environments, must be able to meet
the Physical Qualification Determination for Arctic and Antarctic
deployments (PESJ-POL_2000.09a).EnvironmentPhysical Setting and
Requirements:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continually
required to stand. Continually required to walk. Continually
required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Continually required
to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Continually
required to talk or hear. Continually work near moving mechanical
parts. Frequently required to sit. Frequently work in high,
precarious places. Field work conditions may involve high
elevation, extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards,
and vibration. Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds over
uneven terrain and long distances (up to 3 miles). Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Domestic
and international travel in remote or extreme environments by
off-road vehicle, helicopter, fixed wing, or other specialty
vehicles.About EarthScope ConsortiumOur Mission: EarthScope
Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative
global geophysical research and education.Our Core Organizational
Values: EarthScope's core values are built upon a foundation of
scientific and professional integrity. In order to accomplish our
mission of research and education, as a community and science
support organization, we value: Advancement of community science
goals and their relevance to society, Excellence, innovation, and
cooperation in science, technology, education, and service, Open
access to data products and scientific exchange, Data preservation
and stewardship for future science and society, Transparent
community governance, Cultivation of diverse scientific,
educational, and social perspectives, Efficient and effective use
of resources, and Strong service ethic and a "can do"
attitude.EarthScope Consortium operates the U.S. National Science
Foundation's GAGE and SAGE Facilities, and cooperates with member
universities, federal agencies, and many international partners. As
representatives of the academic world, and stewards of taxpayer
dollars, it is important that all of us take these responsibilities
seriously and represent the Consortium with the highest of
professional and ethical conduct. In turn, know that EarthScope
places a high value on employees; and works diligently to protect
your interests and provide competitive and appealing benefits to
you and your families.To Apply: Applicants may apply by going to
the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: Applicants MUST be
authorized to work permanently in the United States. EarthScope
Consortium participates in E-Verify.EarthScope Consortium is not
able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United
States.EarthScope Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.Reasonable accommodation may be requested to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Compensation details: 86400-107900 Yearly
SalaryPIad3d67a2997c-31181-33889297
Keywords: EarthScope Consortium, Albuquerque , Engineer III - Tier 1, Other , Socorro, New Mexico
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