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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $81,312.00
• MidPoint – $101,664.00
• Maximum – $122,016.00

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