Research Engineering Associate

Job Details

Job Title: Research Engineering Associate I
Agency: Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Location: Bryan, Texas
Job Type: Staff

The Research Engineering Associate I, under general supervision, conducts laboratory and field tests on asphalt pavement materials including highways and airfields. Records, organizes, analyzes, and reports results. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

• Performs laboratory testing; records, organizes, analyzes, and summarizes laboratory test results; includes test results in reports and other deliverables to Principal Investigators (PIs); offers insights and observations based on results to PIs. (60%)
• Conducts field testing and pavement condition surveys; assists and coordinates field visits including procuring and shipping materials and obtaining field cores; may require travel and overnight lodging. (25%)
• Works with research staff and trains and assists graduate students in laboratory and field testing. (10%)
• Maintains inventory of received and stored materials; orders and purchases supplies to complete project-related work activities. (4%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (1%)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Class "C" vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others on a team.
• Ability to travel to field projects for one or multiple days and may include overnight lodging.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends when needed.
• Ability to move moderately heavy objects and to exert heavy force with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform common office functions and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to meet and communicate frequently with other individuals within the workplace.

• Experience or certification in aggregates, binder, and mixture laboratory testing.
• Experience in pavement field testing.
• Accreditation in aggregates, binder and mixture testing through the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association.

Ability to move moderately heavy objects and to exert heavy force with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to perform common office functions. Ability to meet and communicate frequently within the workplace. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Health coverage options offered by Texas A&M University System for employees and families.
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible).
• Ph.D. reimbursement program (if eligible).

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon institutional verification of credentials and other required information.