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

Exponent • Oakland, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

About Exponent 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. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll 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 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. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a wide cross-section of industry and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services. You will be responsible for 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, as well as interacting with managers, engineers, and non-technical staff 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

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, as well as interacting with managers, engineers, and non-technical staff
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees