CTR Research Engineer - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

29d•$95,000

About The Position

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. At UT Austin, we say "What starts here changes the world." As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources website (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits) to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose To conduct transportation-related research within the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) on emerging mobility technologies for use by government agencies, including local and regional Texas transportation agencies and the Texas Department of Transportation. This work includes managing a portfolio of projects that takes the form of technology evaluations, strategic planning, policy analysis, publications, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field with four years of experience.
Six years of experience preferably working with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or other transportation agencies.
Technology evaluation and strategic planning, preference for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Policy analysis skills.
Knowledge in, and experience with, public affairs.
Experience working with teams of engineers, planners, and community organizations.
Experience writing professional research papers and grant applications.
Comfort in presenting transportation research information to a large audience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field with four years of experience.
More than six years of experience working with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or other transportation agencies.
Strong knowledge of Texas transportation and regional mobility
Experience with topics complementary to transportation that are influenced by mobility decisions (freight, active transportation, equity, housing, etc.)
Understanding of professional and technical writing techniques

Responsibilities

Leads and assist in several strategic planning and technology-based evaluation and implementation projects.
Works closely with other CTR researchers, TxDOT and other project sponsors, as well as Texas transportation agencies.
Represents CTR at key forums, overseeing project meetings, conducting technology evaluations, strategic planning, policy analysis, writing publications, and forming technical and policy recommendations for Texas transportation leadership.
Develops grant applications, building a network of subject matter experts, and updating an emerging technology portfolio.
Supervises undergraduate and graduate research assistants in conducting research activities.
Coordinates research proposal writing and report preparation.