Title:

Hourly Research Analyst

Department:

Center for Natural Resources

Reports To:

Distinguished Professor Civil & Environmental Engineering

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

The Research Analyst will conduct engineering designs and economic assessment of projects led by the CNR and assist the Director of the CNR in the implementation. The RA will use engineering and economic data to conduct Benefit Cost Analysis of projects and communicate the findings through reports of various levels of detail.

Essential Functions:

• Use GIS and update the files based on field data.

• Interact with hydraulic engineers to better understand the options available for a particular project.

• Write interim and final reports regarding the project that they are managing.

• Assist the Center Director in writing proposals related to civil engineering and in particular flooding.

• Conduct Benefit Cost Analyses based on guidelines provided by funding agencies. Provide the results in an easy format for the community to understand.

• Plan and schedule meetings related to the project that they are leading, manage communications.

• Place orders for material needed for the project.

  Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and knowledge of project management and/or costing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficiency in budgeting. In reading budget forms obtained from various entities.

• Ability to work independently from the Center Director, and to communicate effectively using emails.

• Effective communication and writing skills.

• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with project management

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Full-Time