Senior Civil/Structural Engineer (Ph.D.)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for its Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, California. The engineer will work as part of a team on analytical and computer-based problem solving, experimental field investigations, diagnostic surveys, and client relations. Assignments require gathering information and communicating technical conclusions to people in engineering, business, and industry. The role involves investigating structural performance failures and determining their causes, preparing technical reports and presentations, and continuing professional development toward establishing professional expertise. Exponent describes its office environment as supportive, collaborative, dynamic, multidisciplinary, and primarily in person, except when consultants are traveling for client work or other business activities. Consultants have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules while meeting client and business needs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, or a related field.
- P.E. or S.E. license required.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent creative problem-solving ability.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications in review or pending; the CV is not restricted to one page.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, analyze, and determine the causes of structural performance failures.
- Conduct analytical and computer problem solving.
- Perform field investigations and diagnostic surveys.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Continue professional development toward establishing professional expertise.
- Gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.
- Maintain client relations.
- Work independently and lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- At Associate and Senior Associate levels, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- The company describes offering competitive benefits and resources and programs to support health and well-being; further benefits information is available on its Life@Exponent page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
