Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is seeking a Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator to oversee and coordinate engineering laboratories. Responsibilities include managing equipment, ensuring safety, and assisting students in laboratory usage. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and two years of experience in testing labs.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered, making TAMU-CC an engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM field.
• Two years of experience in civil engineering testing labs.
• Skill in writing procedures and instructions for laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
• Ensure safety rules in laboratory are followed.
• Assist in instruction of students on CEEN laboratory use.

Skills

Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices

Skill in working with laboratory equipment

Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM field

Master's degree in applicable STEM field

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Shop machines (milling machine, lathe)

Job description

Job Title
Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College of Engineering - ENGR

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both aHispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-timeIslanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highlytalented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate andgraduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of theTexas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range ofresources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities tocollaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across memberinstitutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island onCorpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by BestCollege Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and supportfacilities.

PURPOSE

To assist in development, operation, and maintenance of civilengineering (CEEN) instructional and research laboratories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations: 85%

• Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
  
• Ensure that safety rules in laboratory are followed inaccordance with TAMU-CC policies and procedures.
  
• Assist in installation and initial operation of new CEENlaboratory equipment.
  
• Maintain CEEN laboratory equipment and develop a plan forupgrading equipment as necessary.
  
• Assist in instruction of students on use of CEEN laboratoryequipment.
  
• Ensure that sufficient supplies are available for use of CEENlaboratory equipment.
  
• Develop and maintain an operating budget for the CEENlaboratories that includes regular supplies and maintenance,equipment repair, and system upgrades.
  
• Assist in construction of models or other materials necessaryfor use of CEEN laboratory equipment.
  

Support: 10%

• Assist in operations of the mechanical engineering shop asneeded.
  

Other: 5%

• Safely operates university vehicles and machinery.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM field.
  
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs,machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those ina civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or relatedexperience.
  
• Additional education/experience may be considered assubstitution for the minimum requirements:
  
  • Associate's degree in applicable STEM field and Four (4) yearsof experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, orworking with testing devices similar to those in a civilengineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience,OR
    
  • Master's degree in applicable STEM field.
    

• Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
  
• Maintains valid Driver's License.
  
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of criticalinfrastructure, which may include communications systems, computernetworks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,hazardous waste treatment system or water treatmentsystem.
  
• Ability to work with shop machines (milling machine, lathe,etc.)
  
• Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices.
  
• Ability to work with large amounts of information anddocumentation.
  
• Skill in working with laboratory equipment.
  
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to laboratoryequipment.
  
• Ability to write procedures and instructions for use oflaboratory equipment.
  
• Skill in working with people at various educationallevels.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or relatedengineering field.
  
• Three (3) or more years of experience in civil engineeringtesting labs, machine shops, or working with testing devicessimilar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testinglab or related experience.
  
• Experience working with a wide range of laboratory testing andequipment, including
  
  • Hydraulics and hydrology
    
  • Materials testing, particularly concrete
    
  • Problematic soils (e.g. expansive soils) and other geomaterialssuch as geosynthetics
    

• Certifications in concrete and/or asphalt testing
  

SALARY: Up to $5,000.00 Monthly ($60,000.00 Annual,Approximately)

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidentialproclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issuedby Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits packageand professional development opportunities, to our retirementprograms and our commitment to service excellence, the IslandUniversity is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical
  
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after universitycontribution ($920 value).
    
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    
    • Employee and Spouse
      
    • Employee and Children
      
    • Employee and Family coverage
      
• Dental & Vision
  
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
  

DUAL CAREER PARTNERPROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESSOPPORTUNITIES

Work LifeSolutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, andLegal Resources
  

TuitionBenefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
  
• Book scholarships
  
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year(other rules may apply).
  

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional RetirementPlan (ORP)
  
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred CompensationPlan
  

TimeOff:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
  
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
  
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
  
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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