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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAre you an experienced concrete engineer that wants to make a meaningful difference on a national scale Are you excited by the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a positive collaborative and welcoming environment
If so The Institute for Transportation (InTrans) at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Principal Engineer of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center). This will be classified as a Research and Development Engineer IV.
What Youll Do:
Lead national initiatives to develop and implement strategies that enhance the long-term performance of concrete pavements while contributing to the development of national standards.
Provide expert guidance to agencies and industry nationwide on both routine and complex concrete pavement challenges.
Cultivate strong relationships with top agency and industry leaders and foster collaboration among leading faculty to drive impactful research and advance national strategic initiatives.
Serve as a conduit for communication among agencies industry and academia.
Actively participate on committees and boards of national organizations such as TRB AASHTO ASTM ISCP and ACI.
Lead multi-million-dollar multi-disciplinary research and implementation projects funded by federal and state agenciesincluding FHWA FAA and the Transportation Pooled Fund programwith multiple subcontractors.
Pursue research funding and develop proposals to support the Centers research and implementation goals.
Engage over 30 nationally recognized experts from academia industry and agencies as subcontractors.
Identify strategic industry needs and coordinate with national expert groups to develop collaborative solutions.
Lead expert task groups to ensure technical soundness and broad acceptance of Center-developed products.
Oversee the creation of cutting-edge practitioner-accessible deliverables.
Guide the direction of national-level research initiatives.
Develop and deliver a wide range of unbiased high-quality educational productsincluding presentations workshops webinars books guides and tech briefsat national venues for audiences ranging from DOT directors to field inspectors and industry leaders promoting best practices in concrete pavement design construction and maintenance.
Plan and manage national events such as the National Concrete Consortium workshops conferences and symposia.
Conduct field demonstrations (with lab staff) of new equipment and methods presenting findings with the authority of a trusted national expert.
Coordinate with Center leadership to sustain a multimillion-dollar soft-funded operation by maintaining strategic relationships with executive boards industry sponsors and agency leaders; securing new funding; and regularly reviewing the Centers strategic plan to ensure continued relevance and financial stability.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to solve unusual problems in concrete pavements write national standards and specifications and speak credibly to audiences of their peers. They will also be familiar with standard pavement design processes construction practices and maintenance and preservation activities.
This is a one-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.
Nationwide travel will be required for this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This posting will be open until filled. However to receive full consideration applications need to be submitted before August 6th 2025.
About CP Tech Center:
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) is a national hub for concrete pavement research and technology transfer at the intersection of public agencies industry and academia. The CP Tech Center was founded in 2000 and via research and tech transfer has been instrumental in advancing strategic improvements in how concrete pavements are specified built and maintained.
Level Guidelines
Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISUs mission and meeting division department or work unit goals
Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance recommendations and set standards related to strategy policy and mission
Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Required Experience:
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