Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Menlo Park, CA

97d • $145,000 - $215,000

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!

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Nuclear, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of post-graduate experience
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experimental programs
• Familiarity with technical documents and equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to travel when required
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients
• Strong leadership and communication skills and experience mentoring new consultants

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initiation to completion
• Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
• Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work products and identifying business development opportunities
• Developing and managing client relationships
• Project and cost management on casework
• Analyzing and distilling complex data
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
• Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients
• Researching and parsing data from published literature
• Conducting risk assessments
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines
• Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation
• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Flexible work style and working hours
• Support for health and well-being

What This Job Offers

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