Engineer II - Field Engineer for Global Instrumentation Networks

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Job Title: Engineer II –Field Engineer for Global Instrumentation Networks

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Remote Eligible: Hybrid out of San Diego, CA or Socorro, NM, USA 

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

Salary Range: $77,748 - $116,622 (depending on experience)

Position Summary 

The Engineer II (EII) manages and implements multiple field projects of varying complexity to provide technical support for geophysical instruments and networks. The incumbent will arrange logistics and participate in field operations at sites throughout the United States, polar latitudes, and other international locations. This position builds on instrumentation knowledge gained in previous engineering levels and works with members from their own team and other staff engineers from other projects and departments within the organization. Under supervision of the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will identify and propose new geophysical related technologies and assist with training of other staff and the user community. The EII will contribute reporting and project documentation and ensure all work conforms to best practices and organizational standards. Engineers are ambassadors who represent these principles to scientists, landowners, sponsors, and other community members. The EII will report to the Engineering Manager or be tasked by a higher-level engineer within designated project and functional areas. 

Details of Responsibilities 

General Essential Job Duties: 

● Implement individual geophysical projects and assists with the execution of multiple projects of limited complexity, which may include 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. 

● Identify and solve standard technical issues related to geophysical sensor hardware, firmware, software, metadata creation and management, and data communications and receive guidance on complex problems. Seeks direction when necessary. 

● Assist with the design and testing of new systems. 

● Under supervision of the Engineering Manager, evaluates instrument design and data/metadata to determine the adequacy of deployed and next generation systems. 

● Assists with specifying station configurations and data/metadata collection strategies. 

● Ensure appropriate documentation of activities and metadata using established tools, protocols, and databases as maintained by the organization. 

● Draft detailed technical reports for review by the Engineering Manager. 

● Assist with the development of technical documentation formats and feedback for projects. 

● As directed by an Engineering Manager, may have variable budgeting responsibilities, including developing cost estimates that impact individual projects, providing summaries of progress on statements of work, and tracking and submitting project expenditures. 

● Participates 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 and project assignments. 

● Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of EarthScope. 

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

● This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 

● Foster a professional culture using strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications with an emphasis on team building. 

● Work with engineering and project teams. 

● Act as lead engineer and point of contact if they are the ranking engineer in the field. 

● Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

Tier 1 – Salary $77,748 - $97,080.50 (depending on experience)

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field with three (3) years of experience with geophysical sensors or networks 

OR 

● Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field a