Assistant Transportation Researcher

Job Title

Assistant Transportation Researcher

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Energy and Right of Way

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

• Our Work Environment
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
• Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
• Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
• Premier office and research facilities and equipment
• Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
• Outstanding research support services
• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
• Flexible work hours
• Family friendly
• High staff retention rates
• Leadership development and wellness programs Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
• Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.  https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

TTI is a Texas-based agency that supports a hybrid work environment. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, including remote and in-office work, subject to agency policy, operational needs, and supervisory approval. Details can be discussed during the interview process.

The preferred primary duty station for this position is TTI San Antonio - Castle Hills, located at 1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 605, San Antonio, TX 78213. Employees hired for this position are required to report in person to their assigned duty station for the first 30 days of employment. While TTI San Antonio - Castle Hills is the preferred duty station, candidates may be considered for assignment to another TTI urban office based on business needs and organizational fit.

After the initial onboarding period, a hybrid work arrangement may be approved at the agency's discretion, with the assigned duty station remaining the employee's primary work location.

The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Summary

In a support role, the Assistant Transportation Researcher, under general supervision, conducts transportation planning and policy research using literature review, surveys, interviews, statistical analyses, and independent investigations. Assists with proposal preparation, data collection and compilation, data analysis, and report preparation. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

Supports PIs with their research studies, including data collection and statisticalbased Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses, literature reviews, and other related activities. (40%)

• Assists PI or researcher with assembling, organizing, synthesizing documents, and archiving data sets, data models, and metadata. (15%)
• Assists PI or researcher with preparing written reports, technical memoranda, survey and interview findings, and other correspondence. (15%)
• Assists PI or researcher with developing and delivering presentations. (10%)
• Assists PI or researcher with preparing proposals. (10%)
• Interacts with sponsors and potential clients. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)
• Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Services and Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

No experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of transportation project development process, planning, and public policy.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Ability develop, execute, and analyze online surveys.

Ability to conduct interviews with research participants and synthesize interviewee information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sponsored research in the area of transportation with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work related to energy, utilities, right-of-way, and environment for state departments of transportation and federal agencies.
• Ability to conduct research projects under supervision from inception to completion, including responsibilities such as sponsor coordination, budget tracking, and task progress tracking.
• Knowledge of principles of quality and unbiased research.
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively on multiple projects.
• Ability to acquire, analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work strategically on research program goals with oversight from a Program Manager or senior staff.
• Technical competence of transportation modeling and analysis.
• Licensed to fly small, unmanned aircraft systems under 14 CFR Part 107 for research purposes.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• All positions are security-sensitive. 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.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.