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Participate in pavement testing and other transportation infrastructure data collection projects throughout the U.S. Overall, engineering technicians may expect to travel about 50% of the time and be in the office 50% of the time, with travel generally being heavier in the spring/summer and lighter in the winter. ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

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<h5>Staff Civil Engineering Technician </h5>Become an ARA Road Warrior! We are looking for bright, motivated individuals to join our team. Full-time opportunities are available in Champaign, IL; Austin, TX; and Mechanicsburg, PA. Our engineering technicians participate in an environment ofcontinuous learning, with new challenges in ARA's pursuit for technical excellence. No previous pavement testing experience is needed. Applicants should possess good communication skills, strong attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn and be challenged. What you will do as an engineering technician:<ul><li>Participate in pavement testing and other transportation infrastructure data collection projects throughout the U.S. Overall, engineering technicians may expect to travel about 50% of the time and be in the office 50% of the time, with travel generally being heavier in the spring/summer and lighter in the winter. </li><li>Learn operation, calibration, and maintenance of modern data collection equipment. </li><li>Drive or operate van- or trailer-mounted data collections systems (deflection testing, ground penetrating radar, pavement coring, pavement friction testing). </li><li>Office-based tasks such as processing, comparing, and analyzing data using proprietary tools, Microsoft Excel, etc. </li></ul>Engineering technician requirements:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent. </li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a DOT physical. </li><li>Excellent driving skills and willingness to drive pickup trucks and vans, sometimes with trailers; must be able to drive long distances and work in a vehicle for long periods of time. </li><li>Willing and interested to travel, occasionally for weeks at a time. </li><li>Flexible schedule that will include working some weekends and nights, with overtime hours when needed. Must have reliable transportation to/from the office that accommodates the need for flexibility. </li><li>Working knowledge of basic office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. </li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Mechanical aptitude and GIS aptitude are preferred. </li><li>Valid U.S. passport and interest/availability to travel to projects outside the U.S. desired but not required. </li></ul>The anticipated wage range for this position is $25-30/hr, depending on experience and location, and premium overtime is paid for hours over 40 in a week. ARA also offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA embraces the core values of passion, freedom, service, and growth. We provide a working environment in which highly qualified technical professionals can pursue their specialties with a maximum of support and a minimum of bureaucracy. We recognize that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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