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

Exponent Inc. • Natick, MA

1d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for its Thermal Sciences Practice. The role 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 position is based in one of the listed Exponent offices. Consultants generally work in person at the office, except when traveling for client work or other business activities, and have flexibility to balance work and personal schedules.

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.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications in review or pending; the CV is not restricted to one page.

Responsibilities

• 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, and present findings to clients.
• Participate in and lead investigations and analyses of failures involving structures, fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.

Benefits

• At Associate and Senior Associate levels, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• The firm offers programs and resources supporting health and well-being, as well as competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time