CTR Research Engineer

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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 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.

At UT Austin, we say "What starts here changes the world."  As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Please visit our Human Resources website ) to learn more about the total benefits offered.

To conduct transportation-related research within the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) on emerging mobility technologies for use by government agencies, including local and regional Texas transportation agencies and the Texas Department of Transportation. This work includes managing a portfolio of projects that takes the form of technology evaluations, strategic planning, policy analysis, publications, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

• Leads and assist in several strategic planning and technology-based evaluation and implementation projects. 

• Works closely with other CTR researchers, TxDOT and other project sponsors, as well as Texas transportation agencies.

• Represents CTR at key forums, overseeing project meetings, conducting technology evaluations, strategic planning, policy analysis, writing publications, and forming technical and policy recommendations for Texas transportation leadership.

• Develops grant applications, building a network of subject matter experts, and updating an emerging technology portfolio.

• Supervises undergraduate and graduate research assistants in conducting research activities.

• Coordinates research proposal writing and report preparation.

• Bachelor's degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field with four years of experience.

• Six years of experience preferably working with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or other transportation agencies.

• Technology evaluation and strategic planning, preference for connected and autonomous vehicles.

• Policy analysis skills.

• Knowledge in, and experience with, public affairs.

• Experience working with teams of engineers, planners, and community organizations.

• Experience writing professional research papers and grant applications.

• Comfort in presenting transportation research information to a large audience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master's degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field with four years of experience.

• More than six years of experience working with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or other transportation agencies.

• Strong knowledge of Texas transportation and regional mobility

• Experience with topics complementary to transportation that are influenced by mobility decisions (freight, active transportation, equity, housing, etc.)

• Understanding of professional and technical writing techniques

$95,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions

• Travel to TxDOT and cities around Texas for meetings and events, including Texas Innovation Alliance events, Texas Technology Task Force quarterly meetings, and other stakeholder engagement activities.

• Partnership development with public and private sector entities, attendance and participation in national conferences to deliver presentations, and regular internal team meetings.

• Resume/CV

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

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 a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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