As a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, plans and conducts work requiring judgment within the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Duties and responsibilities: Plans research efforts, schedules equipment and resources, conducts experiments, writes proposals, reports, and papers, or coordinates detailed tasks as part of a major project in the field of transportation materials and sustainable infrastructure management. Projects may include characterization of asphaltic materials, field evaluations of pavement sections, and monitoring of construction projects. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related specialties. ||Directions given and received: Independently performs most assignments with instructions on global objectives and general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. Will supervise/mentor/provide training and coordinate the work of technicians, students, and others who assist in specific assignments. Will be expected to publish research results and participate in proposal activity for new or follow on projects.