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

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Senior Engineering Scientist in the Center for Transportation Research at the Cockrell School of Engineering. This role focuses on concrete pavements, including design, materials, durability testing, and data integration, with reporting and deliverables to support research programs.

Responsibilities include leading research, assisting TxDOT projects, and developing training and certification programs, with an emphasis on advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in concrete pavement design, construction, and maintenance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in concrete materials and durability testing.
• Experience with managing concrete testing laboratory operations and accreditation programs.
• Experience with developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Research on funded projects in concrete pavement and materials engineering and durability testing.
• Lead development of proposals or participate on a proposal development team.
• Provide technical assistance to TxDOT staff for concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop, conduct, and manage training programs for concrete materials testing and certification.

Skills

Concrete pavement design

Project management

Training program development

Field investigations

Research & proposals

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Job description

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

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Hiring Department

Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

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Position Open To

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

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FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date

Immediately

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Position Duration

Expected to Continue

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Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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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.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Senior Engineering Scientist provides technical expertise in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of concrete pavements, specifically continuously-reinforced concrete pavements, including structural design, materials performance, and durability testing, concrete pavement management, and data integration including producing project reports or other deliverables.

Responsibilities

Research:

• Conduct research on funded projects in the fields of concrete pavement and concrete materials engineering and durability testing, concrete pavement management, and data integration including producing project reports or other deliverables.
• Actively search for new research opportunities and lead the development of proposals and/or leads the development of assigned research proposals; and/or participate on a proposal development team.
• Conduct literature reviews, original research and/or participates on a research team under the general direction of a research supervisor; work directly with other researchers and students to support concrete pavement materials engineering and testing tasks.

Concrete Pavement Construction Support:

• Provide technical assistance to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff for concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects.
• Conduct field visits to concrete pavement projects and document construction methods and innovations.
• Conduct forensic field visits to concrete pavement sites to evaluate and recommend guidance for repairs.

Training:

• Develop, conduct, and manage training programs for concrete materials testing and certification, and concrete pavement construction and maintenance.
• Train students

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Ten (10 ) years of related experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in concrete pavement design, construction, and maintenance
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in concrete materials and durability testing
• Experience with managing concrete testing laboratory operations and laboratory accreditation programs
• Experience with developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs
• Prior experience working with the Texas Department of Transportation.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience

Salary Range

$160,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.
• Work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
• Work performed in active construction zones or traffic-controlled zones
• Work is performed in a laboratory environment

Work Shift

• Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times.

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.

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