Principal Geotechnical Engineer (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 candidates for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice, located in New York, NY, Houston, TX, Bellevue, WA, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Natick, MA or Atlanta, GA. You will have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in this technical and geographic area.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering plus a minimum of 15 years of post-graduation experience
- Current licensed as a P.E. in at least one state with the ability to become licensed in multiple other states
- Significant business development experience with a proven track record
- Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- A record of professional papers and presentations and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Responsibilities
- Identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through industry contacts
- Significantly contributing to increasing Exponent's civil and geotechnical engineering consulting efforts
- Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work
- Bringing advanced and insightful solutions to clients in your recognized areas of expertise
- Providing project management and project budget oversight
- Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
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:
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
