Design Research Associate

Midstream & Terminal Services is a privately-owned engineering company that serves a diverse set of industries. We are a full-service Engineering, Design and Procurement company with the capabilities and technology to deliver competitive solutions across the project lifecycle. Our resources and expertise permit us to execute any size project with complete client satisfaction. MTS seeks for an individual who shall pursue, conduct, analyze and report on applied research opportunities and provide education to team members on research process and findings.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting research and development projects (e.g., building evaluation); integrating the knowledge in the design and construction process, feasibility studies, business development, and marketing. Broaden and deepen the research program within company to increase the knowledge and design expertise. Operate applied research projects or post-occupancy evaluation projects; manage the successful implementation of project benchmarking; and evaluate existing research applicable to project needs. Design and implement innovative methods or tools to assess various types of building design and construction to understand how well they are meeting the projects’ goals. Enhance company’s reputation as an expert in the arena by producing and publishing peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications, and making presentations in workshops, seminars, and conferences. Supervise support staff and other resources. Reinforce the company’s relationships with clients, potential collaborators, and sponsoring agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree or similar in architecture, Building Science, Construction, or related discipline.
• Experience working in building Design Researcher projects (e.g., building evaluation).
• Experience as the principal investigator on at least one research and development study.
• Experience with Pre/Post-Occupancy Evaluation of building facility projects.
• Experience implementing both qualitative and quantitative research methods: survey design, behavioral mapping or spaghetti diagramming, observation, or other form of analysis.
• Experience completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
Experience with design and implement innovative methods or tools to assess various types of building design and construction to understand how well they are meeting the projects’ goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have diversified knowledge, skills, and experience in architecture, engineering, and construction.
• Current certification in Human Subjects Protections.
• Experience speaking at national and/or international conferences.
• Experience in reinforcing the company’s relationships with clients, potential collaborators, and sponsoring agencies.
• Experience with managing the successful implementation of project benchmarking.