Research Engineering Associate I

Texas A&M University System•Bryan, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 75 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 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to meet and communicate frequently with other individuals within the workplace.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Conducts field testing and pavement condition surveys.
Assists and coordinates field visits including procuring and shipping materials and obtaining field cores.
These activities will involve travel to field projects.
Travel often requires overnight lodging, depending on the location of field projects.
Works with research staff and trains and assists graduate students, as needed, in laboratory and field testing.
Maintains an inventory of received and stored materials.
Orders and purchases supplies to complete project-related work activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.