Job Title

Research Engineering Associate I

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Pavement Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent in this position will be required to be 100% in office at RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX.

• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary:

The Research Engineering Associate I, will travel to field highway and airfield projects to perform condition surveys, conduct field testing, procure cores, and sample and ship materials. Will conduct laboratory tests on asphalt pavement materials. Records and analyzes results, report results to Principal Investigators, and will offer insights and observations based on results. Compiles results for inclusion in project deliverables including reports and presentations. Works with graduate students as needed in laboratory and field testing. Orders and purchases supplies as needed to complete project related work. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties:

• Performs condition surveys, conducts field testing, and sample and ship materials which involves travel to field highway and airfield projects. (May require overnight lodging, depending on location of field project). Field work will include operation of non-destructive and destructive testing equipment on pavements. 40%

• Conducts laboratory testing. 35%

• Records and analyzes results and summarize results for inclusion in deliverables. 15%

• Works with graduate students as needed to assist with laboratory and field testing. 5%

• Orders and purchases supplies as needed to complete project related work. 4%

• Performs other duties as assigned. 1%

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of training and experience

No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others on a team

Other Requirements or Factors:

This position may require overnight lodging, depending on location of field project.

Availability to travel to field highway and airfield projects

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends as needed

Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time to field projects, which may include multiple consecutive days of overnight travel.

Ability to pull a bumper-pulled trailer with testing equipment to field projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in pavement materials testing in a laboratory or field setting

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move moderately heavy objects and to exert heavy force with or without reasonable accommodations

Ability to perform common office functions.

Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.