Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Exponent•Chicago, IL

11d•$160,000 - $205,000•Onsite

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 Manager/Managing Engineer with expertise in Mechanical Plant Systems Design, EPC Technical Services, Maintenance, and Commissioning, as well as Combustion Equipment for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; or Atlanta, GA . As a leader in our Thermal Sciences group, you will work on industry’s most complex engineering challenges both domestically and internationally. Your work will involve safety management, failure analysis, and root cause analysis for complex issues in multiple industries including industrial manufacturing, power generation, chemical, oil, and gas production, LNG, and new plant construction projects. You will be part of bespoke, multidisciplinary teams, often utilizing staff from multiple geographically diverse offices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the in-plant aspects of equipment and process systems design, selection, and erection, commissioning, maintenance, and operations, as well as experience with the engineering design process, and exposure to the legal aspects surrounding disputes. Experience in consulting and fact or expert witness testimony is a plus. Expectations for the position include growing teams, recruiting and hiring exceptional engineering staff, and developing and building client relationships that lead to new and exciting opportunities for the firm.

Requirements

A Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in the areas of plant engineering design, commissioning, and maintenance; process safety and risk assessment; and/or engineering in in-plant organization team leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
Outstanding skills and proven track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessment via any recognized methodology
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering License preferred
Experience in consulting and fact or expert witness testimony is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conducting failure analysis and root cause analysis investigations
Performing engineering calculations and analyses
Planning and executing testing programs
Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
Project management and building client relationships
Domestic and international travel will likely be required
Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry

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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