Environmental Systems Engineer

Weather Western Group's adventure started in the 1980s, deeply rooted in the agriculture sector. By 2005, our small team of five navigated countless changes, paving the way for our expansion into the oil and gas industry, as well as municipal services. In 2008, we boldly ventured into the utilities sector, partnering with major players like San Diego Gas & Electric. This move set the stage for further growth, and by 2018, we proudly added Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison to our esteemed list of clients.

Initially, our operations were concentrated in the western regions. However, our reputation for excellence and innovation soon led us to expand eastward. Today, we serve clients as far as New York, with a dedicated team of over 25 employees spread across multiple states. At Weather Western Group, our history is a testament to our adaptability, growth, and unwavering commitment to quality.

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and become part of a company that values its heritage while continually striving for new achievements.

The Environmental Systems Engineer supports Western Weather Group's mission by developing data logger programs, identifying ways to improve scalability, and maintaining meteorological solutions across WWG's weather station networks. This role requires hands‑on experience with Campbell Scientific equipment and strong technical abilities. This individual will work to advance WWG's technical standards and product capabilities while providing programming and technical support across the organization.

The nature of this role requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. A successful applicant will possess a strong desire to learn new things and thoroughly understand how things work.

This position is eligible for Remote or Hybrid work.

Salary range: $75,000-$80,000

• Develop and maintain data logger programs for utility and agricultural use cases, with other applications to follow.
• Test new data logger programs, modem or other device firmware before field deployments.
• Develop and maintain internal/external supporting documentation, training and best practices for WWG monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical expertise on WWG technologies for instrumentation, communications, and power systems.
• Assist with identifying and evaluating new and emerging technologies, including data loggers, communication and sensors.
• Work with the Operations team to provide tier two technical support and gather end user feedback.
• Partners with Product on requirements prioritization and roadmap input.
• Support sales, engineering, and operations departments as needed.

• Company-wide and anonymous feedback sessions to help guide beneficial changes
• Open and receptive lines of communication to management and executives
• Continuing education opportunities, including discretionary educational reimbursement

• 401k retirement 4% matching contributions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (90% of employee premium paid by employer, 50% premium paid by employer for eligible dependents)
• Discretionary 401k profit sharing
• Performance-based cash bonuses
  
  Fun work-sponsored outings to bond with colleagues
• A company that cares about the wellbeing of its employees

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Campbell Scientific data loggers, communication options and CRBasic programming
• Understanding of low voltage circuits and DC power supplies.
• Experience with communication protocols including MQTT, FTP, HTTP(S), and SDI-12
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, contributing to larger projects
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in using modern AI assisted tools to expedite learning, research and development
• Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, customers, staff, and management.
• Collaborative and inclusive with internal and external partners, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Field experience or experience in operating observation networks.
• Experience with a variety of instrumentation, including data logger platforms, off‑grid power supplies, telemetry devices and sensing technology from a variety of manufacturers (Sutron/OTT Hydro Met, Sierra Wireless, Iridium, RM Young, etc).
• Understanding of networking topology and protocols including TCP.
• Experience with CAD software
• Experience with Atlassian software products such as Jira and Confluence