Engineering Scientist Associate, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Scientist Associate provides research and laboratory management support to the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering’s concrete laboratory staff and students. The role manages day-to-day concrete laboratory operations, maintains laboratory accreditation, assists with laboratory and field research, and develops and conducts concrete testing training and certification programs for students and staff.

The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus. Work is performed in active construction zones or traffic-controlled zones. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required during peak times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 10 years of experience managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• At least 10 years of experience conducting routine and non-routine concrete material testing.
• At least 5 years of experience in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• At least 5 years of experience developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• At least 5 years of experience with concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory mixing and testing equipment according to the established quality system manual.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain a testing certification program for concrete and mortar test methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties as assigned.
• Assist with research activities as assigned.
• Support students and staff conducting concrete materials testing research.
• Assist with developing, conducting, and managing training programs for concrete material testing and certification.
• Train students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED