Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

Exponent • Natick, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for its Thermal Sciences Practice. The position involves participating in and leading investigations and analyses of failures involving structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles. The engineer will evaluate fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems; review fire protection codes and standards; conduct laboratory assessments of material flammability; plan and execute experimental test programs; perform engineering calculations and analysis; conduct fieldwork; prepare proposals and technical reports; and present findings to clients.

The role is based in one of the listed Exponent offices: Bowie, Maryland; Chicago or Warrenville, Illinois; Menlo Park or Los Angeles, California; Natick, Massachusetts; or Atlanta, Georgia. Consultants generally work in person at the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities. The work environment is supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and multidisciplinary. Consultants have flexibility to balance work and personal schedules while meeting client needs.

Exponent is a multidisciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm. It emphasizes collaborative teamwork, mentoring, sponsorship, and learning, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. The listed salary range is $115,000–$135,000 per year, depending on experience and capabilities. At the Associate and Senior Associate levels, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and an employer 401(k) contribution of 7% of base salary.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on experience executing experimental programs.
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside the direct area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience and/or internship experience in Fire Protection Engineering is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards is preferred.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications under review or pending.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead investigations and analyses of failures involving structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
• Evaluate the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems.
• Review fire protection codes and standards.
• Conduct laboratory assessments of material flammability.
• Plan and execute experimental test programs.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis.
• Conduct fieldwork.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports.
• Present findings to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.
• At Associate and Senior Associate levels, an annual bonus and bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts.
• Employer 401(k) contribution of 7% of base salary at Associate and Senior Associate levels.
• Programs and resources to support health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level