Senior Hydrologic Instrumentation Engineer (Supervisory)

Geological Survey; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Geological Survey in the United States is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer to join the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility. You will oversee staff performing instrumentation testing, evaluation, and fabrication, and manage QA/QC programs across a nationwide scope.

The role involves planning and directing lab and field tests, developing test plans, and communicating findings through technical reports and briefings to management and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of professionals, technical, administrative, and laboratory personnel engaged in instrumentation testing, evaluation, and fabrication.
• Develop, review, and approve technical test plans and direct lab and field evaluations to assess performance of instrumentation technologies.
• Manage a nationwide QA/QC program for evaluation of hydrologic data collection instruments and equipment used by USGS and other government bodies.
• Coordinate laboratory and field testing and evaluation of instrumentation and emerging technologies, including novel systems with limited standards.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations and briefings communicating results to management, stakeholders, and other agencies.
• Represent USGS as a technical expert in hydrologic instrumentation at meetings and technical forums.

Job description

Geological Survey in the United States is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer to join the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility. You will oversee staff performing instrumentation testing, evaluation, and fabrication, and manage QA/QC programs across a nationwide scope.

The role involves planning and directing lab and field tests, developing test plans, and communicating findings through technical reports and briefings to management and external agencies.