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Missing levels within the leveling matrix can be added based on business need.

The Architectural Engineer provides engineering expertise to support multidisciplinary research, instruction, and laboratory operations; collaborates with faculty, researchers, staff, and students to develop and execute experimental research, design and implement specialized engineering systems and laboratory technologies, and provide technical leadership throughout the research lifecycle; manages shared laboratory facilities, research infrastructure, equipment, and safety programs while supporting sponsored research, instructional activities, and initiatives that advance the teaching, research, and service mission.

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate experimental systems, research hardware, instrumentation, structural testing platforms, additive manufacturing technologies, and related engineering solutions that support research and instructional activities
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students throughout the research lifecycle by supporting project development, proposal preparation, experimental design, testing, data analysis, and dissemination of research results
• Develop and execute engineering test plans, experimental procedures, and validation activities; analyze results; troubleshoot technical issues; recommend design improvements based on research finding
• Provide technical consultation on engineering methods, instrumentation, measurement techniques, laboratory technologies, and emerging research practices to faculty, researchers, and students
• Manage shared laboratory operations, including facility utilization, equipment maintenance and calibration, laboratory organization, infrastructure improvements, and efficient deployment of resources
• Coordinate laboratory safety programs by developing procedures, conducting hazard assessments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting safe laboratory operations
• Support sponsored research by assisting with technical planning, equipment specifications, laboratory capabilities, budgets, capital equipment acquisition, and coordination with vendors and external partners
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, laboratory procedures, technical reports, and operating protocols to support research, and instructional activities
• Collaborate with faculty to develop instructional laboratories, demonstrations, and experiential learning activities that enhance the curriculum
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to research staff and student researchers while maintaining expertise in emerging engineering technologies, standards, and best practices
• Contribute to planning and continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing laboratory capabilities, research infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $91,488.00
• MidPoint – $114,384.00
• Maximum – $137,280.00

• Applied research
• Business relationship management
• Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Experiment design
• Grant writing
• Presentation Skills
• Program evaluation
• Project Management
• Report writing
• Research methods