{"id":1355205,"url":"https://alion.io/job/davis-instruments-field-engineer-i","title":"Field Engineer I","company":{"id":1767699,"name":"Davis Instruments","domain":"davisnet.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/davisnet-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paylocity","truth_index":null},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Dallas, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":55000,"max":70000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-29T20:31:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-27","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T22:04:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":60,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":60},"description":"Description\nAEM (Advanced Environmental Monitoring) is the global leader in innovative mission critical weather, wildfire and water monitoring and intelligence solutions. We aim to be the world’s essential source for environmental insights - enabling decisive action and positive outcomes for our customers and their constituents. Our family of innovators offers world-class hydrometeorological technologies and services, including sensors, dataloggers, telemetry, and advanced analytics and software. Our technology and services empower the communities and organizations to survive - and thrive - in the face of escalating environmental risks.\nThis position provides field engineering expertise relating to the installation, maintenance, design, integration, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of AEM environmental monitoring systems, integrated solutions, networks, protocols, and sensors.\nThis position will be located near Dallas, Texas.\nJob Responsibilities:\nProvide technical input on integrated solutions, network design and field engineering projects.\nPrimary responsibility to perform installation, maintenance, validation, testing and troubleshooting of system solutions in the field.\nIntegrate new sensors and telemetry into existing systems.\nModify existing systems to correct errors or to improve its performance.\nConfer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems, obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.\nDesign, develop and modify systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.\nDetermine system performance standards.\nAid in the design and construction of custom configurations appropriate for unique hydrologic/geomorphic site limitations.\nProgram data loggers with customer specific requirements and develop data logger code to communicate with various sensor inputs.\nTroubleshoot program and system malfunctions and resolve to root cause.\nDevelop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.\nUnderstand emerging technologies related to customer needs.\nCoordinate with the project management team to ensure project objectives are met.\nApply data integrity standards to ensure that timely entry, accuracy, and consistency of data is used in any system, or digital tool that stores, processes, or retrieves data.\nEnsure that all project documentation is consistently maintained to reflect accurate project status.\nCommunicate effectively and professionally with customers, provide equipment and system recommendations, and ensure needs and issues are resolved in a timely manner.\nEnsure defined standard operating practices and procedures are implemented and followed.\nAssist with planning and travel scheduling for team personnel as required.\nConducts work assignments of increasing complexity under close supervision.\nConducts work assignments of increasing complexity with some latitude for independent judgement.\nCreate reports for individual inspection rounds, end of year summaries, installation, and maintenance work.\nThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.\nRequirements\nAssociate degree in physical/natural science, engineering, hydrology or an applicable equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.\n1-3 years of technical/field service experience and leadership preferred.\nProven track record in project management, customer service operations, and fiscal management skills.\nStrong attention to detail and a passion for data related to meteorology, environmental monitoring, flood warning, wildfire, and public safety.\nAbility to read, design and produce electrical schematics and wiring diagram drawings.\nUnderstanding of hydrological and meteorological engineering principles.\nBroad and extensive knowledge of remote data collection systems.\nExperience with GIS mapping software and tools.\nDemonstrated complex problem-solving ability and sound judgement.\nExcellent oral and written communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.\nRelated experience with cameras, networking, point-to-point telemetry, cloud software and mobile applications. \nExtensive knowledge of telemetry systems, telemetry network design, RF path analysis and design, satellite communications and TCP/IP\nKnowledge of protocol analyzing tools.\nKnowledge of sensor and datalogger technology.\nUnderstanding of datalogger coding methods and computer languages.\nExperience with product development lifecycle processes.\nAbility to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design.\nAbility to generate and adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs.\nExperience conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.\nAbility to determine causes of operating errors and creation and implementation of action plans.\nDemonstrated competency with Microsoft® Windows® software products.\nDemonstrated knowledge and experience with ERP software systems, preferably NetSuite and/or Salesforce.\nMust be able to manage time efficiently to meet both client and company needs.\nPMP certification would be preferred. \nMust be able to work on, around, over and under fixed equipment and to work at heights from lifts and ladders.\nPhysical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.), bending over to record field data, lifting, and transporting equipment by hand. \nAbility and willingness to work in adverse weather or temperature conditions, hazardous environments, confined spaces and uneven terrain.\nMust be able to work on and around water, lakes, rivers, and dams.\nMust be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.\nValid passport and driver’s license.\nAbility and willingness to work overtime or weekends when and as required for business purposes.\nAbility and willingness to travel, as and when required, for business-related purposes, both domestically and internationally.\nAdditional Information:\nThis is a remote opportunity that must be performed from the assigned geographic territory. \nMust be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based 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F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.\nUS Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability & 401k match of up to 3%.\nUS Compensation Range: A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 per year. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. AEM considers a wide range of factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education, licensure and certifications, key skills as well as other market and business considerations when extending an offer. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.\nThis position will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will be closed once the position is filled.\nAEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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