Field Engineer , II

Position Title:

Field Engineer I, II

Work Location:

San Diego, CA

FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

REQ#

Summary of Duties - Field Engineer (levels I, II) applies a broad knowledge of electronics in engineering design, analysis, evaluation, and development of engineering and technical documentation and reports. Provides senior technical support to the Project Manager in such areas as task leadership, research, design, development, material identification and procurement support, inventory management, installation, and testing. Exercises discretion and independent judgment of a professional nature to complete engineering tasks.

Serves in lieu of, or in conjunction with, engineers in the completion of engineering assignments. Recommends changes and refinements for continuous process improvement. Can act as deck plate Project Manager or Installation Supervisor. Periodically required to lift/move equipment up to and including 50 pounds.

Specific Description of Duties
- • May assume leadership of subordinates

• Assists in the development of Installation Design Packages

• Identifies problem areas and provides Condition Discrepancy Reports, Change Order Request Notices, and/or Liaison Action Request preparation

• Assists in the development of technical manuals and specifications for systems and equipment

• Identifies, analyzes, reports on, and corrects causes of equipment and systems failures

• Researches and selects pertinent equipment / material

• Conducts briefings and presentations

• Performs engineering, quality, and safety audit / inspections

• Provides technical expertise and support on installation and production

• Conducts pre and post installation testing

• Provides project status reports including EVM metrics

• Versed in Multi pin / Fiber Optic / RF and other type connectors

• Provides final task status for Task Order Closeout reports

• Overtime, to include weekend work, and travel outside the local areas is routinely required but not guaranteed

• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals.

Education / Specialized Training
- • High School diploma or GED may be required depending on varying contract stipulations.

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field and one year or Associates degree and four years, relative to the industry, or seven years related experience.

• Degree should be in Engineering, Management, or a relatable field.

• Non-degreed personnel must have seven years technical experience in installation modification, field change, operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical or electronic systems in accordance with Military Standard procedures.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field and one year or Associates degree and six years relative experience, or ten years directly related experience.

• Degree should be in Engineering, Management, or a technically relatable field.

• Non-degreed personnel must have ten years' technical experience in installation modification, field change, operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical / electronic systems or NAVSEA governed hot work items in accordance with Military Standard procedures.

Certification / Licenses (as required for the task being performed)

• Cableway certification

• Multi-pin connector certification

• Fiber Optic connector certification

• Fire watch certification

Security Clearance
- • Clearance up to secret level may be required.

Physical/Environmental

Job Requirements
- Physical requirements for the job may include the following:

• Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds

• Routinely climbing several flights of stairs

• Performing tasks in confined spaces
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