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

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

• Master’s 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. driver’s license required.

   

   

  Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of 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