Senior Pavement Engineer; applied research focus
Job Description
Position Overview
NCE is actively recruiting a Senior Pavement Engineer to join our Pavements and Materials Group. If you enjoy a challenging career in applied pavement research and engineering, this opportunity may be for you! Examples of research interests include design, performance, sustainability, and resiliency of asphalt and/or concrete pavements. You should have experience with applied pavement research, project management, writing and winning research proposals, and implementing research results. You will work with NCE staff to win new research projects and bring together the resources to deliver high-quality outcomes. Participation on national committees (e.g., TRB, ASTM, ACPA, AAPT) is highly encouraged. Your role will include increasing NCE’s visibility on the state and national level in your technical areas, which will involve business development and client interaction (including travel). Relocation to an NCE office location is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead applied research projects in pavement engineering.
- Manage multiple projects and prepare proposals.
- Collaborate with NCE staff in winning new research projects.
- Increase NCE's visibility through active participation on national committees and client interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience (or M.S. with 12+ years of experience) in a pavement-related field.
- Experience in a lead role on applied research projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
- Proven ability to prepare proposals and assist with winning projects.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong client skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a PI or Co-PI leading projects.
- Established network of industry colleagues.
- Professional Engineer registration (any state), or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hiring.
- Ability to support NCE’s pavement engineering assignments by providing technical input.
- Ability to mentor and supervise engineering support staff.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $150,000
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000+ annually, DOE
- Mainly office setting with required travel and field visits as needed