Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent Inc. • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Managing Fire Protection Engineer for its Thermal Sciences Practice. The role involves performing outstanding technical work for clients, including fire and building code reviews, analysis of fire protection systems, laboratory experimental design and coordination, and fire and explosion investigations. The position also requires managing multidisciplinary teams, identifying business development opportunities, project management, client relationship building, and preparing proposals and technical reports. Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm focused on solving complex client challenges with multidisciplinary teams of experts, aiming to create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. The company values diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering collaborative teamwork and offering career growth through mentoring and learning.

Requirements

• M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Fire Protection Engineering
• Business development experience with a proven track record, and a demonstrated ability to attract new and/or repeat clients or funding
• Demonstrated leadership skills, proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and strong mentorship skills with technical staff
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise
• Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of codes and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Code Council (ICC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and similar

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License (PE) strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing outstanding technical work for clients
• National, state, and local fire and building code reviews
• Analysis of active and passive fire protection systems
• Laboratory experimental design, construction, and coordination of testing
• Fire and explosion investigations including hands-on experience in the field
• Working in teams on complex interdisciplinary problems, often with tight deadlines
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
• Project management and building client relationships
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page
• Base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary (for Manager level and above)
• Mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning
• Support for health and well-being programs
• Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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