Unclassified - Socorro, NM
posted about 2 months ago
The Engineer II (EII) at EarthScope Consortium Inc. is responsible for managing and implementing multiple field projects that provide technical support for geophysical instruments and networks. This role requires the incumbent to arrange logistics and participate in field operations at various sites across the United States, polar latitudes, and other international locations. The EII builds upon instrumentation knowledge gained from previous engineering levels and collaborates with team members and other staff engineers from different projects and departments within the organization. Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the EII will identify and propose new geophysical technologies and assist in training other staff and the user community. The position also involves contributing to reporting and project documentation, ensuring that all work adheres to best practices and organizational standards. Engineers in this role act as ambassadors, representing these principles to scientists, landowners, sponsors, and other community members. The EII will implement individual geophysical projects and assist with the execution of multiple projects of limited complexity. Responsibilities may include logistics, site reconnaissance, site selection, permitting, installation activities, maintenance, network configuration, instrument operation, station communications, and data flow activities as part of a portfolio of geophysical technologies. The incumbent will identify and solve standard technical issues related to geophysical sensor hardware, firmware, software, metadata creation and management, and data communications, seeking guidance on more complex problems when necessary. The EII will assist with the design and testing of new systems, evaluate instrument design and data/metadata adequacy, and ensure appropriate documentation of activities and metadata using established tools and protocols. Additionally, the EII may have variable budgeting responsibilities, including developing cost estimates, tracking project expenditures, and providing summaries of progress on statements of work. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but requires fostering a professional culture through strong interpersonal skills and effective communication. The EII will work closely with engineering and project teams, acting as the lead engineer and point of contact when ranking in the field. The role demands clear and effective communication with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks following best practices.