Remote Weather Station & Observation Systems Engineer

230 LST; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Annual Leave

Holidays

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to design, plan and implement weather station facilities for aviation observation systems in the NAS. Responsibilities include site assessments, environmental planning, and remote power systems across Alaska and CONUS.

The role supports project execution, budgeting, and regulatory coordination with FAA, DEC, USACE, and local agencies, with up to 60% travel and remote work.

Qualifications

• PE license in Alaska or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to evaluate terrain, environmental conditions, access, utilities, communications, and suitability for weather station deployment.
• Support environmental planning and design efforts, including 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.
• Support negotiation and execution of land leases, easements, rights-of-way, and access agreements with private, tribal, state, federal, and local entities.
• Design and oversee remote electrical power systems, including grid-tied, generator, hybrid renewable, battery storage, and off-grid solutions.
• Coordinate project execution through procurement support, contractor oversight, construction monitoring, telecommunications integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance to field staff, junior personnel, and contractors working in remote Alaskan environments.

Skills

Project management

Environmental planning

Facility design

Power system design

Site assessment

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

Excel

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to design, plan and implement weather station facilities for aviation observation systems in the NAS. Responsibilities include site assessments, environmental planning, and remote power systems across Alaska and CONUS.

The role supports project execution, budgeting, and regulatory coordination with FAA, DEC, USACE, and local agencies, with up to 60% travel and remote work.