Electro-Mechanical Technician - Pavements Testing

SES Group & Associates is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to conduct assist in research and development programs and projects for the Federal Government. The Pavement Testing Facility (PTF) uses rapid pavement testing of full-scale pavement structures to evaluate the durability of both new and existing pavement materials. The facility also assesses the impact of different tires and loads on pavement performance with the objective of advancing the knowledge of pavement engineering and the performance of highway materials and pavement structures.

The PTF uses Pavement Test Machines (PTMs) to simulate truck traffic under controlled loading and pavement temperatures to collect years of data within a few months by collecting pavement distress and performance data. The PTF is in the process of redesign and reconstruction of the pavement test lanes to expand the focus to the program which will require installation of hundreds of sensors and gauges.

The principal function of this position is initially helping prepare the site for the reconstruction of the pavement strips and installing the instrumentation, sensor and wiring for the next 10 years of data collection. Following reconstruction, the principal function of this position will be the hands on day-to-day operation and repair of the PTMs at the PTF. Duties also include assisting with data collection systems to evaluate the performance of pavement experiments. Knowledge in pavement/geotechnical instrumentation and data collection is supplemental to this position as part of the PTF mission.

Job Location: On-site at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center at 6300 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101.

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week. On-site work will be between the hours of 0600 – 1800 hours (6 am – 6 pm) Monday – Friday. (Some exceptions may apply).

Estimated Start Date: 1 August 2022

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (desired, but experience is more relevant)

Experience:

2-4 years of experience with pavement and geotechnical instrumentation.

2-4 years of experience with mechanical/hydraulic electrical control systems

Ability to set-up and operate specialized unique equipment for research

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and repair heavy specialized equipment

Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer, forklift machinery, etc.)

Basic rigging skills

Ability to think in an innovative, outside the box manner

Manage, arrange, and sort data into useful information

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid time off for federal holidays, sick leave and earned leave/vacation.

401K with employer contribution

Other:

Must be willing and able to pass a federal background check that will allow you access to a federal installation, facilities, and IT systems.

Must be authorized to work in the United States and the state of Virginia.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with up to date federal guidelines. We are currently working flexible shifts to minimize exposure and still meet mission requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
• Concrete Pavement Engineering: 1 year (Required)
• pavement instrumentation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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