Michigan Technological University · 3 months ago
Senior Research Engineer
Houghton, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
7+ years expMichigan Technological University is seeking a part-time Senior Research Engineer to serve as an advocate and technical resource for local agencies in Michigan. The role involves providing engineering technical support, organizing training events, and participating in research activities related to transportation and environmental infrastructure.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate, facilitate, and/or lead continuing education and outreach webinars, workshops, conferences, and other training events at a variety of locations throughout Michigan
Create, design, and present transportation or environmental infrastructure-related training materials at webinars, workshops, and conferences throughout Michigan and nationally
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
Provide engineering technical assistance to Michigan’s local agencies on transportation, drinking water, wastewater, and storm water-related issues on an as-needed basis
Provide technical expertise for engineering-related software development projects
Deliver program-related presentations to clients and related professional organizations
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and student assistants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited college in civil engineering with a strong background in transportation (construction, geotechnical, structural, pavements, or transportation) or a strong background in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Michigan Professional Engineer License or ability to secure one through reciprocity
A minimum of 7 years of experience in the design, construction, or planning of transportation, or drinking water, or wastewater projects
Professional experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience delivering training or education programs in a professional environment
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
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience developing and presenting training material for professional audiences as a subject matter expert
Experience in writing proposals and/or technical research reports
Experience in project management
Experience with projects at the county, city, or state level
Water or wastewater operator certification and/or experience
Experience preparing state-revolving loan funding applications
Experience managing municipal or utility facility budgets
Demonstrated ability to speak before large and small groups of people
Benefits
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Company
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University is a public research university that offers educational research programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.59MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMichigan Office of Future Mobility and ElectrificationUS Department of Energy
2023-11-09Grant· $0.4M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.05M
2022-11-16Grant· $8.14M
Leadership Team
Les Cook
Vice President for Strategic University Partnerships
Carrie Richards
Manager of Partner Engagement
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