Field Civil Engineering Technician – Travel-Heavy Data Collection

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking engineering technicians to join a team involved in pavement testing and data collection across the United States. Travel about 50% and office work balance are expected; no prior pavement testing experience is required.

The role emphasizes learning to operate data collection equipment, handling data processing in Excel, and flexible scheduling including weekends and overnight shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a DOT physical.
• Excellent driving skills and willingness to drive pickup trucks and vans, sometimes with trailers; must be able to drive long distances and work in a vehicle for long periods of time.
• Willing to travel, occasionally for weeks at a time.
• Flexible schedule that will include working some weekends and nights, with overtime hours when needed. Must have reliable transportation to/from the office that accommodates the need for flexibility.
• Working knowledge of basic office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Mechanical aptitude and GIS aptitude are preferred.
• Valid U.S. passport and interest/availability to travel to projects outside the U.S. desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pavement testing and other transportation infrastructure data collection projects throughout the U.S.
• Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of modern data collection equipment.
• Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collections systems (deflection testing, ground penetrating radar, pavement coring, pavement friction testing).
• Perform office-based tasks such as processing, comparing, and analyzing data using proprietary tools, Microsoft Excel, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Willing to travel

Driving

Basic office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking engineering technicians to join a team involved in pavement testing and data collection across the United States. Travel about 50% and office work balance are expected; no prior pavement testing experience is required.

The role emphasizes learning to operate data collection equipment, handling data processing in Excel, and flexible scheduling including weekends and overnight shifts as needed.