Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ June 9th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager) for the Civil & Environmental Engineering department. The role involves coordinating resources, executing projects, managing laboratory and fieldwork, providing technical leadership across multiple research projects, and supervising research personnel to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of project outcomes.

Highlights

Manages laboratory and fieldwork related to advanced cementitious materials projects.
Provides technical leadership and operational oversight for multiple sponsored research projects.
Supervises research staff ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Requires a Master of Science in Structural Engineering or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, 4 years of related research experience, OSHA 30 certification, and EIT certification.
Experience with ASTM and AASHTO laboratory testing and structural health monitoring management.
Involves physical work demands related to concrete and field activities.
Salary range: $71,447 to $109,422 annually, with final offer based on qualifications and funding.
Full-time, exempt position with standard 37.5-hour workweek and onsite work arrangement.
Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, paid leave, and employee educational benefits.