Staff Engineer - Socorro, NM, United States - EarthScope Consortium

    EarthScope Consortium
    EarthScope Consortium Socorro, NM, United States

    1 month ago

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    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.
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    • Job Title : Engineer II - SAGE Polar Support

    Department:
    Instrumentation - Field Support

    Reports to:
    Engineering Manager II - Polar Field subunit lead

    Employment Status :
    Full-Time

    Remote Eligible :
    No

    Location:
    EPIC Facility, Socorro, New Mexico

    Travel Requirements:

    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 to 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.

    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.

    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.

    Foster a professional culture through the use of 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.
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field with three (3) years of experience with geophysical sensors or networks
    Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field and one (1) year of field experience with geophysical sensors or networks

    Familiarity with data quality analysis software.

    Reports to and is supervised by the Field Support department Polar Field Support Subunit Manager

    Supports SAGE polar field and engineering activities.
    Reports to Engineering Manager II for SAGE polar tasking
    Works with PASSCAL team to coordinate and execute field and engineering activities for polar experiments.
    Coordinating with broader EarthScope field and engineering activities
    Proficiency in the operation of hand and power tools (i.e., Ability to take initiative to learn assigned technical/engineering skills within established time frames.
    Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently to accomplish project goals.
    Ability to ensure personal accountability for the successful completion of projects.
    Ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
    Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret data.
    Ability to lead and engage in safety training under challenging field conditions.

    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.

    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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
    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).

    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.

    EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education.
    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,
    Strong service ethic and a "can do" attitude.
    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.

    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.