Seismic Network Engineer

Job ID:  36601

Job Summary:

Come be apart of the Seismograph Station team that provides accurate and timely data and 
information products for seismic events, including their effects on buildings and 
structures, employing modern monitoring methods and technologies.

 Responsibilities

 Responsible, jointly with other professional staff, for the operation, repair, and 
maintenance of nearly 200 stations forming part of the University of Utah's regional 
seismic network. Works frequently with IT specialists to establish data communication 
links through off-site firewalls, and works with telecommunications engineers to 
establish end-to-end system throughput. Maintains a detailed database of station 
parameters and repair histories. Interacts with equipment manufacturers and software 
engineers to ensure high-quality data collection.

For new installations, selects sites, interacts with property owners, purchases 
equipment, performs site engineering work, and installs delicate instrumentation. May 
supervise one or more individuals assisting in the station installation process. Job 
requires frequent day trips and occasional overnight travel to field installations. 
Additional duties may be assigned relating to the installation and/or maintenance and 
operation of other types of seismic instrumentation as part of special field studies. In 
the event of an earthquake aftershock response, applicant must be prepared, on short 
notice, to rapidly deploy portable seismic recording equipment, potentially requiring 
extended travel for three or more days.

 Qualifications

1.    Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or related 
field and at least three years of experience in the discipline.

2.    Valid Utah driver's license and proof of insurability.

3.    Experience with diverse data communications hardware and transmission media such as 
modems, multiplexers, routers, terminal servers, FM radio, spread spectrum radio, DSL, 
Frame Relay, VPN, and cellular communications.

4.    Experience with UNIX or Linux and Windows.

5.    Excellent  project management and interpersonal communication skills and must also 
be self-motivated and capable of problem-solving, both individually (unsupervised) and as 
a team member.

Preferences

1.    Experience with C, Perl, or other programming helpful.

2.    Diversity of electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills desirable. This would 
include experience with electronic test equipment (Volt-ohm meter, oscilloscope, spectrum 
analyzer, LAN tester, etc.), analog-to-digital conversion dataloggers, RF data 
transmission, electronic cable construction, and analog component-level electronics.

 Other Information

 Stations consist of seismic sensors, digital data acquisition systems, and associated 
telemetry equipment and are sited both in the urban built environment and in remote field 
locations throughout Utah and in parts of neighboring states.

Must be capable of performing field work, sometimes under inclement conditions, and 
capable of strenuous physical labor. Site access may require hiking steep hillsides while 
carrying heavy batteries, concrete, and other site construction materials, commonly 
weighing fifty pounds or more. Work may require climbing tall radio towers at remote 
mountain top locations.

 Other Information

 This position requires successful completion of a drug test and criminal background 
check.

 How to Claim Vet Preference

 Applicants claiming Veterans or Disabled Veterans preference must submit a photo copy of 
their DD-214 and complete the Utah State Veteran's Preference Addendum.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

 The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon 
request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to 
individuals with disabilities.

  Job Closing Date

 Unless filled this job closes on July 31, 2009.

 Please apply online to www.jobs.utah.edu and reference job #36601