Human Resources

Summary

This position serves as a technical expert in structural engineering of transportation infrastructure. This position will work as part of a team that provides training and customer support to bridge-owning-agency engineers and their consultants on the use of AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software and theory and policy regarding bridge load ratings. They will also engage with other structural engineers and computer programmers to provide interpretation of MDOT and AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications. This position is also responsible for conducting small research projects in fields related to transportation infrastructure.

This position serves as an advocate and technical resource for Michigan’s local (city, village, county) transportation agencies and will provide technical support for activities underway at the Center for Technology & Training, which includes work with the Michigan Local Bridge Load Rating and Inspection Support program and the Michigan Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). The position requires a background in structural engineering and knowledge of the relationship between Michigan’s road owning agencies at the state and local level.

Responsibilities 

1. Create, design, and present structural/transportation related training materials at webinars, workshops, and conferences throughout Michigan and nationally.
2. Organize, coordinate, facilitate and/or lead continuing education and outreach webinars, workshops, conferences (such as Michigan Bridge Week) throughout Michigan.
3. Participate in research related activities awarded to the Center for Technology & Training (CTT) in conjunction with other staff and faculty, including proposal writing, conducting research, planning and management of research projects, report preparation, and presentation of findings on an as-needed basis.
4. Provide engineering technical assistance to Michigan’s local agencies on transportation related issues on an as needed basis
5. Provide technical expertise for engineering related software development projects.
6. Deliver program-related presentations to clients and related professional organizations.
7. Participate on committees, councils, and task forces of related public and private entities.
8. Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and student assistants.
9. Integrate safety practices into daily activities.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited college in civil engineering with a background in structural engineering.
• Michigan Professional Engineer License or ability to secure one through reciprocity.

Required Experience

• A minimum of three years of experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Office products.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Advanced degree
• Working knowledge of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications
• Professional experience using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software
• Experience developing and presenting training material for adult audiences as a subject matter expert
• Experience organizing and coordinating webinars, workshops, and conferences.
• Experience in writing proposals and/or technical research reports
• Experience conducting research projects
• Experience in project management
• Experience with projects at the county, city, or state level

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take the initiative to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to devote up to 15% of time to travel
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Tech University’s vehicle use requirements.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to speak before large and small groups of people.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. **

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Title of Position Supervisor

Associate Director, CTT

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information