TTI Assistant Transportation Researcher

Job Title
TTI Assistant Transportation Researcher

Agency
Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department
Community Coordination Program

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, 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. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

• Your primary duty station will be TTI Headquarters located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. You are required to report to this location for the first 30 days of employment. Following this initial period, a flexible work arrangement may be approved at the agency's discretion.

• 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

• This position may pay more than the proposed minimum salary range listed, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

Job Summary

The Assistant Transportation Researcher, under general supervision, conducts transportation research in a support role while developing the skills needed to conduct basic research functions. 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 Responsibilities:

• Supports PI or researcher with research studies, including assisting with data collection, literature reviews, and other related activities. (15%)
• Assists PI or researcher assembles, analyzes, organizes, synthesizes documents, and archives data sets, data models, and metadata. (15%)
• Assists PI or researcher with the preparation of written reports and other correspondence. (10 %)
• Attends in-person and remote meetings and takes and edits notes. (10%)
• Edits and reviews traffic control plans. (20%)
• Attends site visits for projects and events that could include weekday, weekend, and after traditional 8 to 5 work hours. This could also include moving traffic control to ensure it aligns with the traffic control plans. (15%)
• Assists PI or researcher with assistance on proposal writing. (5%)
• Provides assistance to developing 508 compliant content for project websites. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in urban and regional science.
• No years of related experience.

Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledgeable in various research and testing methodologies.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to synthesize literature, research reports, and/or journal articles.
• Ability to present and write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Licenses and Professional Certifications

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Well-versed in AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, and Bluebeam.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation and urban planning fields.
• Experience in traffic control preparation for large special events and elements associated with traffic control for large special events.
• Field experience in special event operation to ensure traffic control in the field matches the traffic control plan.
• Video count data analysis for multimodal transportation corridors.
• Experience in developing graphics using Canva.
• Experience in creating digital twins for parking garages.
• Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS).
• Certificate in Sustainable Urbanism.
• Certificate in Transportation Planning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to move traffic control, while wearing personal protective equipment, during site visits for events and projects.

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.