Weather Camera and Visual Observation System Engineer FAA

LS Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the design planning and implementation of weather station facilities for aviation observation systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). This position is responsible for site assessments environmental planning facility design land access support electrical power system design and project execution for resilient weather observation infrastructure across Alaska the CONUS and U.S. Territories.

The successful candidate will bring strong engineering expertise and project execution experience to support delivery of compliant reliable facilities from concept through commissioning. This position directly supports LS Technologies mission to expand critical aviation weather observation networks that improve safety and efficiency across the NAS.

Job Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include but are not limited to the following

• 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.
• Serve as a technical point of contact with FAA Alaska DEC DNR USACE local agencies contractors consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with development and tracking of project budgets schedules scopes of work and risk registers.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety quality environmental and FAA/NAS standards.

• Provide technical guidance to field staff junior personnel and contractors working in remote Alaskan environments.

  Required Qualifications

  Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil Electrical Mechanical Environmental Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Masters degree preferred.

  Licensure and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska or ability to obtain within 24 months preferred.
• 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. drivers license required.

  Experience

• Minimum of10 yearsof progressive experience in engineering and project execution for infrastructure or facility projects.
• Experience in Alaska or similar remote cold-climate or Arctic/sub-Arctic environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with site assessments environmental planning facility design and electrical power system implementation for remote or off-grid facilities.
• Experience supporting permitting efforts with DEC DNR USACE FAA and local agencies.
• Experience negotiating land leases easements and access agreements preferably with Alaska Native corporations and government land managers.
• Proven ability to work in extreme weather permafrost terrain and logistically challenging remote locations.

• Strong understanding of Alaska-specific design challenges including permafrost seismic design snow and wind loading and extreme temperature effects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software and MS Project Excel or equivalent tools.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% and work safely in austere field conditions.

• Familiarity with cold-weather engineering Arctic construction practices permafrost engineering and environmental compliance requirements preferred.

  Work Requirements and Additional Information

• Work Location: Remote
• Position is: Up to 60% travel required to remote field sites throughout Alaska
• Work Hours: 40
• Travel: 90% - 100%
• Background check: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance which requires US Citizenship.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to hike to remote sites climb ladders or structures work at heights if required and operate in harsh environmental conditions including extreme cold wind and variable weather.
  • Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance.
• Work Environment/Environmental Factors:

• Outdoor work with exposure to variable weather conditions