Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Scientist for its Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA. This role involves supporting clients and consultants with water-related matters, including impacted environmental media, drinking water treatment, industrial applications, and root cause investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, and/or treatment operations. Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm focused on solving complex client challenges and creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. The company boasts over 950 consultants, with more than 640 holding Ph.D.s across 90+ disciplines and 30+ offices globally.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, consulting, operations, management, and/or litigation support
- Relevant experience in the areas of Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, including water/wastewater treatment process design, process optimization, food and beverage production, or consumer and/or small-scale devices development
- Ability to synthesize and interpret complex engineering practices and associated water quality data sets for forensic and root cause analysis investigations
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and effectively communicate within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to personal and company marketing
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with water quality regulation (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act) and permitting
- Experience in use of field equipment for the collection of surface water and groundwater, soil, and sediment samples
- Experience in the evaluation of multiple analytical techniques for the assessment of environmental conditions
- Subject matter expert experience
Responsibilities
- Conducting engineering and technical analyses, and preparing clear written communications and reports
- Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
- Assisting a wide range of clients with water-related challenges, spanning from polluted waters and sediments, to drinking water applications, industrial wastewater treatment, food production processes, storm water handling, water recycling, contaminated groundwater treatment, energy generation, health and consumer products development, and many others
- Pursuing professional development opportunities, including conference presentations and journal publications, to improve professional visibility
- Developing existing client relationships and expanding business opportunities
Benefits
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
- Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
