Tamucc
Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator
Corpus Christi, TX · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).
- The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.
- TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
- Maintain CEEN laboratory equipment and develop a plan for upgrading equipment as necessary.
- Develop and maintain an operating budget for the CEEN laboratories that includes regular supplies and maintenance, equipment repair, and system upgrades.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
Requirements
- Master's degree in applicable STEM field.
- Ability to work with shop machines (milling machine, lathe, etc.)
- Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices.
- Ability to work with large amounts of information and documentation.
- Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to laboratory equipment.
- Ability to write procedures and instructions for use of laboratory equipment.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM field.
- Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
- Additional education/experience may be considered as substitution for the minimum requirements:
- Associate's degree in applicable STEM field and Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience, OR
- Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
- Maintains valid Driver's License.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.
- Skill in working with laboratory equipment.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
- Experience working with a wide range of laboratory testing and equipment, including
- Hydraulics and hydrology
- Materials testing, particularly concrete
- Problematic soils (e.g. expansive soils) and other geomaterials such as geosynthetics
- Certifications in concrete and/or asphalt testing
- NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
Compensation
- Up to $5,000.00 Monthly ($60,000.00 Annual, Approximately)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Benefits
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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