Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator - Safety & Equipment Ops

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator to manage CEEN laboratories, ensure safety compliance, and assist in operation and instruction of lab facilities.

The role focuses on equipment maintenance, budget planning, and supporting the mechanical shop as needed, with opportunities to contribute to lab upgrades and student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM field.
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or related equipment experience.
• Substitution options: Associate’s degree +4 years, or Master’s degree in STEM.
• Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintains valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate shop machines (milling machine, lathe).
• Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and documentation.
• Skill in working with laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to write lab equipment procedures and instructions.
• Skill in working with people at various educational levels.

Responsibilities

• Operations: manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories and safety compliance.
• Assist in installation and initial operation of new CEEN equipment.
• Maintain CEEN equipment and plan upgrades; assist in student instruction.
• Develop and manage operating budget for CEEN labs; ensure supplies and maintenance.
• Support mechanical engineering shop operations as needed.
• Safely operate university vehicles and machinery; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Shop machines

Instrumented measuring devices

Laboratory equipment

Safety procedures

Written procedures

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

Master’s degree in STEM

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Shop machinery

Measuring devices instruments

Job description

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator to manage CEEN laboratories, ensure safety compliance, and assist in operation and instruction of lab facilities.

The role focuses on equipment maintenance, budget planning, and supporting the mechanical shop as needed, with opportunities to contribute to lab upgrades and student learning.