Environmental Engineer- Hydrologist (Ph.D.)
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. 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, 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 Engineering Candidates with Expertise in Hydraulics and Hydrology for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Pasadena, CA . Other locations may also be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level scientific support for projects centering on the evaluation of flooding, geomorphology, water resources and water quality, contaminant transport and fate, and evaluation of the impacts of climate change. The ideal candidate should be willing to expand their area of expertise into emerging environmental issues, including climate change impacts on water supply and environmental quality, evolving policy related to water quality and waste management, and contaminants of emerging concern.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Limnology, Water Resources, or similar discipline
- Registered Professional Engineer; (Candidates with FE and ability to soon obtain a PE license will also be considered)
- Experience with common surface water modeling and GIS tools is desired (1-D and 2-D HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, FLO-2D, computational fluid dynamics models such as Delft-3D, etc.)
- Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
- Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and manage time effectively
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience modeling chemical fate and transport is a plus
- Expertise in large dataset visualization
Responsibilities
- Examining surface water hydrology, flooding, and geomorphology
- Analyzing the impacts of climate change on hydrology (floods, droughts, snowpack, and water supply impacts)
- Synthesizing technical information and applying critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
- Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
