Job Description
Job Title
Research Engineering Associate IAgency
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteDepartment
Recyclable MaterialsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Who are we?
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.
Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.
Our Work Environment
Entrepreneurial culture
Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
Premier office and research facilities and equipment
Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
Outstanding research support services
Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
Flexible work hours
Family friendly
High staff retention rates
Leadership development and wellness programs
Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
Our Employee Benefits
TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.
What you need to know
The primary duty station for this position will be TTI RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. Due to the nature of this position, there is not a hybrid remote option available.
The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate
Job Summary:
The Research Engineering Associate I, under general supervision, conducts laboratory and field tests on asphalt pavement materials including highways and airfields. Records, organizes, analyzes, and reports results. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
Essential Duties:
Performs laboratory testing. Records, organizes, analyzes and summarizes laboratory test results. Includes test results in reports and other deliverables to Principal Investigators (PIs). Offers insights and observations based on results to PIs. (60%)
Conducts field testing and pavement condition surveys. Assists and coordinates field visits including procuring and shipping materials and obtaining field cores. These activities will involve travel to field projects. Travel often requires overnight lodging, depending on the location of field projects. (25%)
Works with research staff and trains and assists graduate students, as needed, in laboratory and field testing. (10%)
Maintains an inventory of received and stored materials. Orders and purchases supplies to complete project-related work activities. (4%)
Performs other duties as assigned. (1%)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Licenses, Registrations, and Professional Certifications:
Valid Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others on a team.
Other Requirements or Factors:
Travel to field projects for one or multiple days and may include overnight lodging.
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends when needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience or certification in aggregates, binder, and mixture laboratory testing preferred.
Experience in pavement field testing preferred.
Accreditation in aggregates, binder and mixture testing through the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move moderately heavy objects and to exert heavy force with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform common office functions.
Ability to meet and communicate frequently with other individuals within the workplace.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.