Job Title
Research Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteDepartment
Pavement AnalyticsProposed 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
Flexible work hours
Family friendly
High staff retention rates
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. https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/
What you need to know
TTI is a Texas based agency. The primary duty station for this position will be TTI RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX - 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. Due to the nature of this position, there is not a hybrid remote option available. This can be discussed further during the interview process.
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 Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for performing semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Specifically, this position will involve extensive routine field travels and fieldwork, i.e., most of the work effort will predominantly be fieldwork including working after normal business hours and/or at night, as needed. This work will be performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of the tasks assigned. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance
Essential Duties
Fieldwork travel, traffic measurements, and data collection (55%)
Equipment installation in the field, sensor setup, site checks, and removal (25%)
Managing the labs and material inventory including equipment maintenance (10%)
Laboratory testing and scientific measurements, as needed (5%)
Test data summation, compilation, documentation, and cataloguing including assisting with data records/processing, data entry/review, training manuals/materials development, etc., as needed (3%)
Assist and perform other duties, as assigned, by senior researchers (2%)
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four (4) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field (preferably Civil Engineering)
Two to four years of fieldwork related experience
Knowledgeable about traffic measuring equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability and flexibility to routinely travel for fieldwork
Ability and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and/or at night, as needed
Conversant with basic Microsoft Office software package
Other Requirements or Factors
May be required to work in hot, cold, and extreme weather conditions
Valid USA Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Ability and flexibility to routinely travel for fieldwork including work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and/or at night, as needed
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, up to 50 lbs, as needed
Ability to exert heavy force, up to 50 lbs, as needed
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made 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.