Principal Engineer Thermal Sciences (MSPhD)

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

We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer for our Thermal SciencesPractice in Menlo Park CA; Natick MA; Chicago IL Metro Area; Atlanta GA; Seattle WA; Los Angeles CA; Denver CO; Houston TX; New York NY; Washington DC Metro Area; Philadelphia PA; Tampa FL; or Phoenix AZ. This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis risk mitigation and product development. As a Principal Engineer you will cultivate relationships with existing clients identify new business opportunities lead teams to perform leading-edge technical analyses and contribute to the growth of our Thermal Sciences Practice.

• Leading projects for failure analysis root cause analysis investigations product development and expert witness engagements in requisite areas of expertise
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
• Project management and building client relationships
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
• Planning and executing testing programs
• Preparing written reports proposals and presentations
• Domestic and international travel will likely be required
• Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering the legal profession business and industry

• Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Petroleum Engineering Fire Protection Engineering or a related field with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• 10 years of relevant technical consulting experience in area(s) such as fires and explosions; product safety; process safety and risk assessment; fire protection engineering; plant engineering design commissioning and maintenance; alternate energy generation; energy storage; and/or electrochemistry
• Prior experience testifying as an expert witness is required
• Significant demonstrated experience generating business and managing client relationships
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Licensure is required
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering the legal profession business and industry
  

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.

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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 Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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