Design Engineer, IIHR
University of Iowa, College of Engineering
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Hydrological Sciences (HS)
The Design Engineer, IIHR will contribute to the research mission of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center by collaborating with faculty and research staff to manage project tasks and deadlines to meet stakeholder expectations and project deliverables. Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders and perform other duties as needs arise. Plan and design the construction, modification, fabrication, and installation and document/perform maintenance procedures of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or civil engineering devices, structures, systems and/or research projects of moderate complexity. Oversee, troubleshoot, manage, and document field monitoring activities related to the Iowa Flood Center and IIHR. Develop project proposals, budgets, and schedules for external clients and stakeholders.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
Develop technical procedures and associated documentation. Independently troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in equipment maintenance.
Oversee construction, installation, and design changes of experimental equipment such as rain gauge systems, stream gauge systems. Identify and adhere to Quality Assurance practices to maintain validity and integrity of research data.
Examine data collected from field instrumentation to insure proper operation.
Plan and develop project scope, budget, and schedule as needs arise. Prioritize concurrent project work to ensure deadlines are maintained.
Test and maintain sensor equipment, troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment failures including sensors, modems, power supplies, data loggers, and other infrastructure. Identify and make recommendations to resolve singular or recurring failures point in systems.
Communicate and coordinate project work with external agencies such as NASA, NWS, IDOT, DNR, etc. as well as other constituents such as vendors, collaborators, Emergency Management Coordinators, and the public.
Conduct interviews with news outlets and provide tours for dignitaries, officials, and other guests. Coordinate occasional guest lectures, tours, student, and non-student seminars.
Effectively communicate project and budget status, expected costs, potential overages, and problem-solve to keep projects on track.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu