Field Engineer

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever‑changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience.

Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real‑time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

Wood Mackenzie owns and operates a growing international network of 5,000+ sensors collecting real‑time data on commodity sectors: energy, metals/mining, shipping, and manufacturing. Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary monitoring systems measure millions of data points per day.

The Field Engineer will work with Wood Mac’s sensor network operations team to support expansion and maintenance of the sensor network in the SE region of the United States (Atlanta based) and lower 48 states.

• Frequent travel anywhere in the lower 48 states and possibly Canada (average 4 days per week).
• Installation of monitoring systems near electric power generating plants, measuring flow on overhead power lines (wirelessly – no contact with power lines).
• Pre‑plan and complete sensor installations, troubleshoot technical problems, and ship/receive new or old equipment.
• Verify incoming data quality from new sensors and calibrate the data collected from the devices.
• Perform maintenance on previously installed monitoring systems in the network.
• Troubleshoot problem components and replace faulty parts (on‑ and off‑site).
• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Locate acceptable monitor sites and establish relationships with landowners.
• Heavy use of field service tracking software like Salesforce (inventory, job tracking and customer/contract management).

• You are highly motivated, organized, and enjoy working alone and outdoors.
• You are an excellent communicator.
• You enjoy a good mix of traveling and working from home.
• You enjoy hands‑on technical work that will include the installation and maintenance of field monitoring systems.
• You are good at troubleshooting and investigating technical problems.
• You are comfortable locating / contacting private landowners and negotiating easement / lease agreements.
• You have experience with Salesforce, inventory systems or field services software.

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Engineering or technical degree is nice to have; a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with Salesforce or field service ticket/operations systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated, conscientious, highly organized, and able to perform within deadlines.
• Capable of working independently.
• Comfortable traveling during the workweek.
• Must have a safe driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with common hand tools (drills, screwdriver, pliers, multimeter, sockets / wrenches).

• Company truck (Enterprise rental).
• Laptop, working station, mobile phone, tools and other items to make remote working possible.
• All travel costs covered.

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