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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Location: Port Matilda, PA (In-Person)
Compensation: $20/hour
Duration: Summer 2026 (with potential continuation during the academic year)
Website: DREAM structures research group (https://sotostructures.com/)
Position Overview
The Design of Resilient Engineered Autonomous and Multifunctional structures lab at Penn State University is seeking a motivated student to support the installation and monitoring of structural sensors in a full-scale 3D-printed concrete house located in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania.
This position will focus on the deployment of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems within wall and roof components. The selected student will play a leading role in field instrumentation activities and will collaborate with architecture students responsible for environmental monitoring systems. The student should be comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and coordinating installation activities in the field.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Current undergraduate or graduate student in:
Architectural Engineering
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
or a related field
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to the project site in Port Matilda, PA.
Ability to work independently and manage field tasks with limited supervision.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors and perform light construction-related activities.
Ability to lift and transport research equipment and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior experience with one or more of the following:
Learning Opportunities
The student will gain hands-on experience in:
Compensation and Duration
This position is ideal for a student interested in sensors, smart infrastructure, structural monitoring, and emerging construction technologies. The selected student will have a unique opportunity to help lead the instrumentation of one of the region's first 3D-printed concrete housing research projects while working closely with faculty, graduate researchers, and architecture students.
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