Engineer III-V

Engineer III-V

Brief Description

Engineer III-V will provide advanced technical expertise in fish telemetry and aquatic monitoring technologies while leading complex studies, field programs, and technical analyses. This role oversees study design, equipment deployment, data quality, and reporting while guiding scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget. The position also supports proposal development, client engagement, and staff mentorship to advance both project success and team growth.

Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 annual (negotiable based on experience)

Location: Hybrid/Remote (Must be based in OR/WA)

• Demonstrates advanced understanding of engineering and working understanding of scientific principles. Ability to apply systems thinking drawing on a broad set of topics.
• Demonstrates technical expertise, is recognized as a fish telemetry subject matter expert internally, has a general understanding of acoustic theory and is actively developing an external reputation. May regularly present technical work at conferences and contribute to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrates strong ability to troubleshoot fish telemetry equipment and find solutions.
• Strong understanding of fish telemetry and other acoustic equipment such as ADCPs or ADVs.
• Monitor and provide guidance on the maintenance and care of field equipment, data and samples. Review and perform quality control where appropriate.
• Leads technical analysis of other scientists.
• Design studies to answer questions for clients, chooses the best equipment to answer the questions and implement the deployment or plan.
• Organize and lead field work.
• Designs and implements standard processes and procedures for the preparation, testing, installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of field equipment and instruments.
• Oversees preparation, testing, installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of field equipment and instruments.
• Responsible for data reporting and visualization/mapping, writing plans/reports, producing graphics and regulatory reporting. Reviews work products and procedures for quality assurance and control. Manage maps and graphics development. Report conclusions.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality of all work performed.
• Help to ensure team is following company and safety standards in the field. May make recommendations to improve.
• Takes a lead role in establishing internal teaming arrangements.
• Proficient in communicating technical concepts, both verbally and in written form. Communicates articulately with coworkers and clients, commonly the primary author/architect for deliverables. Recognizes a red flag and works with colleagues to resolve.
• Actively seeks the latest technologies related to science and engineering principles and practices.
• Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Develop project scope of work, monitor scope creep, and price additional services for review/approval by internal manager.
• Maintain project schedules, provide updates, and interim reports. May manage and supervise subcontractors. May lead project kick‑off meetings. May serve as PM or Technical PM.
• Ensure project deliverables for the team are completed at the expected quality and within budget and schedule.
• Prepare status updates on projects via reports and communicate to leadership, internal and/or external clients.

• Leverages professional network to engage locally with the industry on thought leadership such as participating in peer review and/or publishing a peer review.
• Lead the development process for complex proposals.
• Responsible for developing new client business and participating in strategic planning for the department.

• Oversee Scientists and Technicians and share feedback for performance assessments.
• Leads initiatives designed to increase efficiency, improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and provide a high quality of customer service.
• Possess a desire for lifelong learning. Trains newly hired staff and assists with the development of staff through day‑to‑day interactions and informal…