Thermal Sciences EngineerSenior Engineer (Ph.D.)
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Exponent
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science engineering and regulatory experts to empower our 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 aThermal Sciences Engineerfor ourThermal SciencesPractice in Atlanta GA. In this role you willwork as part of a team to assist clients in solving challenging interdisciplinary problems involving heat transfer fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of technical consulting including effective verbal and written communication and the establishment of deep areas of technical expertise and to serve clients effectively.
You will be responsible for
- Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests
- Performing engineering calculations and analysis
- Authoring written reports proposals and presentations
- Communicating effectively with team members managers and clients
- Performing field inspections
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering or similar fields
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
- Fundamental mastery of the principles of heat transfer fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
- Background in hands-on/fieldwork or other technical experience outside of the classroom
- Strong ability to synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to form opinions and actionable recommendations for clients
- Willingness to travel sometimes on short notice
- Interest in developing a client base
- Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
- Proven dedication to quality and accuracy
Other preferred but not required qualifications:
- Working knowledge of machine shop tools fabrication techniques and data acquisition systems
- Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs P&IDs turbomachinery heat exchangers chemical reactors)
- Capable of using coding languages/packages such as Matlab Python or R to conduct data analysis
- Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with software packages such as Comsol Ansys Fluent or STAR-CCM
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. API ASME and ASTM standards)
- Background in process safety and risk assessment preferably in the petrochemical industry
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV 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:
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 isdependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Benefits you will enjoy
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