Instrumentation Specialist

Qualifications:

Educational and Eligibility requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering (electrical or mechanical) hydrography, or oceanographic instrumentation fields
• Four years of experience oceanographic instrumentation and the integration of instrumentation with data loggers and telemetry systems
• Experience working in marine construction, survey or dredging.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Have a valid drivers’ license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Eligibility for a passport and TWIC card.
• English fluency and report writing.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Required Capabilities

•       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•        Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team environment.
•        Must be able to adjust readily to change, make decisions independently.
• Experience in the integration of oceanographic sensors with data loggers and data telemetry systems
• Experience in the installation and operation of oceanographic instrumentation including ADCPs, water quality sensors, wave sensors and meteorological sensor packages.
• Experience in electronical systems including serial data communication and networking.
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word.
• Experience with low voltage DC systems.
• Experience with solar charging systems.
• Be computer literate with basic IT and networking skills.
• Experience with data telemetry systems including cellular, radio and satellite.
• Must be comfortable working on vessels at sea.

 Desirable Skills

•        Strong communication skills and experience in client interactions
•        Familiarity with scientific and/or environmental data
•        Time series data QA/QC and processing
•        Computer programming in Matlab, Python, VB
•        Experience with and a working knowledge of:

o   GIS in ESRI’s Arc Desktop

o   Hypack Navigation Software

o   CAD

 About Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.