H0122 - Engineer Technician Research Lab Wage

H0122 - Engineer Technician Research Lab Wage

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• Job Identification 12735
• Job Category Engineering Technology
• Posting Date 07/02/2026, 11:40 AM
• Locations VA Trans Research Council
• Apply Before 07/17/2026, 03:59 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Minimum Salary 23.62
• Maximum Salary 38.38
• Competency Model All Employee
• Job‑Specific Insights The position is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours the wage employment year (5/1 - 4/30). This position does not include health insurance, retirement or paid leave benefits.
• Contact Name Logan Sanchez

Assist the lab manager and other lab technicians in conducting experiments in the laboratories and field. Daily operations include preparations required for testing, conducting experiments, data collection and reporting, equipment maintenance and facility clean up.

• Compute and Summarize Data:
  Compute, analyze and evaluate test results. Summarize data and results. Report findings and appropriate documentation to Lab Managers and Scientists.
• Conduct Tests:
  Perform laboratory and field tests according to instructions from Lab Managers and Research Scientists and established engineering standards. Collect, prepare, and test samples.
• Maintain Laboratory and Equipment:
  Set up appropriate equipment and operate laboratory. Keep laboratory clean, organized and in compliance with safety standards. Keep equipment clean and in good repair. Notify the manager about equipment issues and needed supplies.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software are required, especially Word & Excel.
• Skill in the use of calculators, computers, and software applications.

• Ability to schedule, organize, and conduct laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and simple statistical calculations.
• Knowledge of testing materials.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Skill in the preparation of test specimens, as well as in the use of laboratory and field‑testing procedures and equipment.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Certification desired.
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification desired.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check

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