Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) Multi-Hazards Field Engineer

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) is seeking a skilled Multi-Hazards Field Engineer to contribute to its mission of real-time, multi-hazards monitoring and research. This role, based in Eugene, OR, involves travel across Oregon and adjacent states to maintain, operate, and enhance a monitoring system that generates research-grade scientific data. The goal is to improve public safety and resilience and support externally funded research. The Field Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and related telemetry, aligning with defined research objectives. Working under the guidance of OHAZ management, this position will apply engineering principles to design, prototype, test, calibrate, deploy, and maintain digital monitoring equipment and associated communication and telemetry systems crucial for complex research initiatives and the collection of high-quality data. OHAZ values individuals who can work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team, both in the lab and in the field. The role requires coordination with federal, state, and local agencies to establish and implement best practices and to share technological advancements. This position requires working outdoors in adverse weather conditions and typically involves the ability to carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs over short distances across uneven terrain.

Requirements

B.S. in engineering field.
Two (2) years of relevant experience involving the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, or troubleshooting of electronic, instrumentation, communications, or data acquisition systems.
Working knowledge of engineering standards and ability to apply standards to OHAZ research system functions.
Ability to work well both autonomously and in a team.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Nice To Haves

M.S. in engineering field.
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining scientific instrumentation, digital monitoring, or data acquisition systems in laboratory and/or remote field environments.
Experience designing or supporting communications and networking technologies, including radio telemetry (licensed and unlicensed), internet networking protocols, and Linux/Unix operating systems.
Knowledge of electrical systems and applicable codes, including experience with National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance.
Experience with logical system design, structured databases, and technical data management.
Experience preparing technical documentation and communicating engineering concepts through reports, methodology documentation, presentations, or other research or technical deliverables.
Experience operating 4x4 vehicles in remote or off-road environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, and improve a monitoring system that produces research-grade scientific data.
Oversee the design, testing, and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and related telemetry in support of defined research objectives.
Apply engineering principles to design, prototype, test, calibrate, deploy, and maintain digital monitoring equipment and associated communications and telemetry systems.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to define and employ best practices.
Communicate technological innovations.
Train staff members on specific technical matters.
Serve as a technical lead and exercise independent engineering judgment.