Electrical Engineer or Physicist with a Background in Energy Systems (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Oakland, CA

104d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Exponent is 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, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's 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. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer or Physicist with a background in energy systems for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine electrical engineering principles and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
• Technical background in circuits, electronics or control systems

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience or a technical background in energy and power systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performing electrical engineering analyses consulting related to ongoing Exponent work
• Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business development opportunities, and performing technical analysis related to medium and high voltage energy systems
• Risk analysis, design analysis, experimental testing for performance, reliability, and risk prediction
• Failure analysis of electrical equipment and products
• Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols, generating new testing protocols based on new product designs, maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees