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
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload…