Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
About Exponent
Exponentis the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients most profoundly unique unprecedented and urgent challenges.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science engineering and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer healthier more sustainable world. For over five decades weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes ensure the safety and health of their users and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent youll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas talents backgrounds and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus we help you grow your career through mentoring sponsorship and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 950 Consultants
- 640 Ph.D.s
- 90 Disciplines
- 30 Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Austin TX. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on complex environmental issues at the forefront of emerging contaminants and chemicals of concern providing high-level scientific support for projects centering on engineered systems and contamination in the environment. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work and developing and expanding areas of expertise.
You will be responsible for
- Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex challenging problems related to contamination investigations environmental and regulatory compliance litigation support environmental assessment engineering analysis and remediation
- Reviewing interpreting and summarizing scientific literature regulatory standards guidance documents and legal case materials
- Applying critical thinking to prepare and review complex technical reports and presentations
- Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering or Environmental Chemistry
- Must be self-motivated detail-oriented adaptable and effective with time management
- Excellent communication organization and writing skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise
Preferred:
- Understanding of engineered environmental and water systems
- Understanding of the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment
- Familiarity with drinking water and wastewater treatment
- Familiarity with the Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System or Toxic Release Inventory or other related state and federal regulations
- Knowledge of PFAS other chemicals of concern and/or microbiological contaminants
- Some consulting experience is a plus
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) not restricted to 1 page.
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact please visit the following links:
inspiring developing and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Work Environment
At Exponent we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative dynamic multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients visit inspection sites attend conferences and make time for priorities outside of work too. It is this flexible agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Benefits you will enjoy
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Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
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