Senior Engineering Scientist, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering
About The Position
The Senior Engineering Scientist provides technical expertise in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of concrete pavements, particularly continuously reinforced concrete pavements, including structural design, materials performance, and durability. The role conducts research on funded projects in concrete pavement and concrete materials engineering, durability testing, pavement management, and data integration, and produces project reports or other deliverables. It also supports the development of research proposals, conducts literature reviews and original research, and works with researchers and students on concrete pavement materials engineering and testing. The position provides technical assistance to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff on concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects. Duties include visiting project sites to document construction methods and innovations, and conducting forensic site visits to evaluate pavement conditions and recommend repair guidance. The role also develops, conducts, and manages training programs for concrete materials testing and certification and for concrete pavement construction and maintenance, and trains students.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Ten years of related experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in concrete pavement design, construction, and maintenance.
- At least 10 years of experience in concrete materials and durability testing.
- Experience managing concrete testing laboratory operations and laboratory accreditation programs.
- Experience developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
- Prior experience working with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in civil engineering.
- Fifteen years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on funded projects involving concrete pavement and concrete materials engineering, durability testing, pavement management, and data integration.
- Produce project reports and other research deliverables.
- Seek research opportunities and lead or participate in the development of research proposals.
- Conduct literature reviews and original research, and work with researchers and students on concrete pavement materials engineering and testing tasks.
- Provide technical assistance to TxDOT staff on concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects.
- Visit concrete pavement project sites and document construction methods and innovations.
- Conduct forensic field visits to evaluate concrete pavement sites and recommend repair guidance.
- Develop, conduct, and manage training programs for concrete materials testing and certification and for concrete pavement construction and maintenance.
- Train students.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
- Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with 7.75% employer matching funds.
- Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
- Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
- Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with a staff ID card.
- Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with a staff ID card.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
