Remote Weather Observation Systems Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); A distancia; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Weather Camera and Visual Observation System Engineer to design, plan, and implement weather station facilities for aviation observation across Alaska and beyond. You will lead site assessments, environmental planning, and power-system design, coordinating with FAA and other agencies.

The role emphasizes remote, cold-climate environments, with 60% travel, project execution from concept to commissioning, and ensuring NAS/FAA compliance.

Formación

• PE license in Alaska or ability to obtain within 24 months
• PMP certification preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training preferred or ability to obtain within 30 days
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification preferred
• Valid U.S. drivers license required
• Experience in Alaska remote/cold-climate environments preferred
• Experience with site assessments, environmental planning, facility design, and power systems for remote/off-grid facilities
• Experience negotiating land leases and permits with agencies and land managers
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work in austere field conditions

Responsabilidades

• Conduct site assessments evaluating terrain, environmental conditions, access, utilities, communications, and suitability for weather station deployment
• Support NEPA strategy, environmental assessments, permitting, and mitigation measures
• Develop facility layouts and site plans including foundations, shelters, sensor integration, and site development for remote installations
• Negotiate and execute land leases, easements, rights-of-way, and access agreements with diverse entities
• Design and oversee remote electrical power systems including grid-tied, generator, and off-grid solutions
• Coordinate procurement, contractor oversight, construction monitoring, testing, and commissioning
• Serve as technical contact with FAA, Alaska DEC, DNR, USACE, local agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Assist development and tracking of budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and risk registers
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and FAA/NAS standards
• Provide technical guidance to field staff and contractors

Conocimientos

Valid U.S. driver\'s license

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

PE license (Alaska)

PMP certification

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

HAZWOPER 40-Hour

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

Excel

Descripción del empleo

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Weather Camera and Visual Observation System Engineer to design, plan, and implement weather station facilities for aviation observation across Alaska and beyond. You will lead site assessments, environmental planning, and power-system design, coordinating with FAA and other agencies.

The role emphasizes remote, cold-climate environments, with 60% travel, project execution from concept to commissioning, and ensuring NAS/FAA compliance.