Sr Associate Engineer Pavement Research

The Heritage Group • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Engineer, Pavement Research at Heritage Research Group (HRG) advances the development and optimization of pavement materials and processes. The role applies working knowledge of pavement engineering to independently design and develop products and processes of moderate complexity and scope, analyze data, and support product and process improvements. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, presents findings to internal and external stakeholders, and helps resolve technical challenges. The position emphasizes quality, safety, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, innovation, and compliance with regulatory and laboratory standards. The position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana; candidates must currently be in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in asphalt paving and/or asphalt mixtures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and data analysis tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described, including prolonged sitting or standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to work safely in environments with dust, noise, and asphalt fumes while using proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel within the HC&M regional footprint.
• Must currently be located in the Indianapolis, Indiana area or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in asphalt construction or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Apply pavement-engineering knowledge and the scientific method to independently design and conduct repeatable and reproducible experiments.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments of moderate complexity and scope, selecting appropriate instrumentation and analysis and visualization tools with minimal coaching.
• Use systematic methodologies and standard approaches to support product and process development, improve established procedures, and solve problems within the area of expertise.
• Present experimental results clearly and concisely to internal teams and external stakeholders, build trust, and resolve simple to moderately difficult customer issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research activities with project goals and customer needs.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, handle chemicals and materials responsibly, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Manage assigned work plans, deliver high-quality results on time, adapt to changes, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional assigned duties and continue developing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

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