Research Specialist I – Fieldwork and Data Collection

About the role

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute seeks two Research Specialist I professionals to conduct extensive fieldwork, traffic measurements, and data collection for transportation research projects. This on‑site position requires flexibility to work beyond normal business hours, including nights and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field travel, traffic measurements, and data collection (approximately 55% of time).
• Install, set up, check, and remove field equipment and sensors (about 25%).
• Manage laboratory inventory, maintain equipment, and conduct occasional lab testing (around 15%).
• Summarize, compile, document, and catalogue test data, including data entry and development of training materials (approximately 5%).

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably civil) or equivalent experience.
• Four years of related experience, with two to four years of fieldwork involving traffic measurement equipment.
• Valid U.S. Class C driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions and lift objects up to 50 lb.

Required skills

• Proficiency with traffic measuring equipment.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Flexible work hours and family‑friendly policies.
• Data allowance, home‑office equipment reimbursements, and relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible) and access to accredited laboratories and safety proving ground.
• Comprehensive health coverage options through the Texas A&M University System.