Engineering Scientist Associate, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering seeks an Engineering Scientist Associate to manage the concrete laboratory, ensure accreditation, and support lab and field research. You will train students, develop certification programs, maintain equipment, and assist with research activities within the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering.

This 40-hour week position on the Pickle Research Campus requires experience in concrete testing and lab management, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• 10+ years in concrete material testing (routine and non-routine).
• 5+ years in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• 5+ years developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• 5+ years with concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory mixing and testing equipment.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain testing certification program for concrete methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties.
• Assist with research activities and support students in concrete materials testing.
• Develop, conduct, and manage training programs for concrete material testing and certification.
• Train students.

Skills

Lab management

Concrete testing

Project management

Training programs

Lab accreditation

ACI certs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Engineering Scientist Associate, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department:

Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

The Engineering Scientist Associate role provides research and laboratory management support to the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering’s concrete laboratory staff and students by managing day-to-day operations of the concrete laboratory, maintaining the laboratory’s accreditation, assisting with lab and field research activities, and developing and conducting concrete testing training and certification programs for students and staff.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Management

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory mixing and testing equipment per established quality system manual.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain testing certification program for concrete and mortar test methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties as assigned.

Research

• Assist with research activities as assigned.
• Support students and staff conducting concrete materials testing research.

Training

• Assist with developing, conducting, and managing training programs for concrete material testing and certification.
• Train students

Required Qualifications

• Diploma (High School) or GED
• Minimum 10 years of experience with managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in concrete material routine and non-routine testing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$80,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in active construction zones or traffic-controlled zones

Work Shift

• Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times (if applicable)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.