Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Pasadena, CA

98d • $104,000 - $124,800

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 Environmental Scientist/Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Pasadena, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level scientific support for existing projects and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Geologic Engineering, Environmental/Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years-experience in consulting or other government agency to be considered at Senior Scientist/Engineer position
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• 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 interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Technically reviewing and summarizing documents (e.g., historical operations, environmental reports, regulations, permits, agency correspondence, testimony) to support environmental litigation matters
• Preparing technical memoranda, portions of expert reports, and presentations
• Collaboratively supporting multidisciplinary teams in the Environmental and Earth Sciences and other Exponent practices on exciting and challenging projects
• Providing support to clients and to your team in Exponent's Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice
• Investing in your professional development
• Attending conference presentations and participating in journal publications
• Expanding your professional visibility
• Developing client relationships
• Assisting with Exponent's business development efforts

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus
• Flexible work hours
• Support for health and well-being programs

What This Job Offers

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