Managing Engineer, Thermal Sciences (Energy Transition) (MS/PhD)
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. 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! We are currently seeking a Managing Engineer in the field of Energy Transition for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will also be responsible for expanding our capabilities in the areas of renewable energy, alternative energy, energy storage, and energy transition. You must have a strong technical background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Career growth will involve increasing project management duties, business development, and hiring technical staff.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
- Strong technical background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
- 5+ years of technical consulting experience in the energy transition space
- Demonstrated leadership skills, proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and strong mentorship skills with technical staff
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to communicate findings in the form of reports and presentations to our clients or in a public forum
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and assertively
- Strong project management and leadership experience. Must have an enduring commitment to professional development as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed publications, participation in technical conferences, and commitment to professional engineering licensure or certifications
- Ability to travel on short notice
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license preferred
- Business development experience with a proven track record, and a demonstrated ability to attract new and/or repeat clients or funding
Responsibilities
- Providing technical consulting services and developing business on a wide variety of systems, components and facilities, including the areas of: Wind power Solar power Hydrogen systems Alternative fuels Energy storage Energy transmission Power plants
- Gathering and synthesizing information from a wide variety of sources (e.g., field investigations, experimental testing, document reviews, and engineering analysis) and effectively conveying technical conclusions.
- Promoting Exponent's expertise in alternative and renewable energy by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences, writing thought leadership articles and white papers, and conducting seminars
- Effectively managing and developing a group of highly motivated junior consultants
Benefits
- Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
- At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
