Asphalt Analysis & Quality Engineer

State of North Carolina•Materials , Tests Wake, NC

2d•$57,983 - $101,470•Onsite

About The Position

The Asphalt Analysis and Quality Engineer plays a key role in developing and applying advanced performance tests for bituminous materials, such as hot mix asphalt (HMA), performance-graded binders, and asphalt emulsions. This position also includes working alongside senior engineers and technicians to resolve production, placement, storage, and distribution challenges that impact various HMA asphalt and bituminous products. Responsibilities include overseeing the AASHTO re:Source proficiency sampling program for bituminous material laboratories, coordinating on-site inspections for both liquid and hot mix asphalt, and managing QC/QA programs for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder and Asphalt Emulsion. Technical duties span material characterization, failure analysis, advanced data analysis, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, method development, reporting, and collaboration. The engineer will work closely with research and product evaluation specialists, analytics and accreditation engineers, and report directly to the bituminous materials engineer. Some overnight, in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this role. This position requires occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant for this position must have the ability to work with obnoxious odors and chemicals. Must have the ability to climb and walk on high structures; lift samples and equipment weighing up to 60lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work with obnoxious odors and chemicals.
Ability to climb and walk on high structures.
Ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 60lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, practices, and procedures relating to construction materials, sampling and test procedures.
Experience with applicable software including Microsoft Office and databases.
Experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing tasks independently with limited supervision.
Experience operating and calibrating testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Developing and applying advanced performance tests for bituminous materials, such as hot mix asphalt (HMA), performance-graded binders, and asphalt emulsions.
Working alongside senior engineers and technicians to resolve production, placement, storage, and distribution challenges that impact various HMA asphalt and bituminous products.
Overseeing the AASHTO re:Source proficiency sampling program for bituminous material laboratories.
Coordinating on-site inspections for both liquid and hot mix asphalt.
Managing QC/QA programs for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder and Asphalt Emulsion.
Material characterization, failure analysis, advanced data analysis, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, method development, reporting, and collaboration.