Field Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer (Geotech)

Nicholson Construction Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Job summary

Sixense, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer to deploy and maintain geotechnical and structural instrumentation systems. This hands-on role involves preparing, installing, and servicing monitoring equipment in diverse environments.

You will work under the Project Manager to support project quality, provide observations, and deliver technical recommendations. Travel may be required locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of geotechnical and structural instruments such as piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers, and total stations.
• Basic understanding of heavy construction means and methods.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Must be tech-savvy with instrumentation systems, basic programming, software, low-voltage electrical, and remote measurements.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain the performance of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments per Sixense procedures, including datalogging systems and Automatic Data Acquisition Systems (ADAS).
• Assemble instrumentation and ADAS.
• Operate power tools and hand tools.
• Configure the Data Management System.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and others.
• Provide timely assistance to engineers and technicians as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and installations, including work at height or on rail systems and night shifts.

Skills

Geotechnical instrumentation

Piezometers

Inclinometers

Extensometers

Total stations

ADAS (data acquisition systems)

Datalogging

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Driver's license

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Automatic Data Acquisition Systems (ADAS)

Total Stations

Job description

Sixense, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer to deploy and maintain geotechnical and structural instrumentation systems. This hands-on role involves preparing, installing, and servicing monitoring equipment in diverse environments.

You will work under the Project Manager to support project quality, provide observations, and deliver technical recommendations. Travel may be required locally and nationally.