Sr. Structural Engineer (MS/PhD, P.E./S.E.)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Civil & Structural Engineering Practice. The role involves complex forensic investigations and consulting engagements concerning the design, construction, performance, deterioration, and failure of buildings, bridges, and other structural systems. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams on field investigations, structural analysis, technical reporting, and client relationships. Positions are listed in Atlanta, Menlo Park, Irvine, Los Angeles, Warrenville, Houston, New York, and Bellevue. The position includes managing local projects, coordinating fieldwork and technical tasks, and maintaining schedules, budgets, and client communications. It also supports client service and business development through proposals and trusted client relationships, while encouraging continued professional development, technical publications, conference participation, and professional licensure. Consultants generally work in person in an office, except when traveling for client or business activities, and have flexibility to balance work and personal schedules around client and business needs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, or a related field.
- P.E. or S.E. license in at least one state.
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
- At least 3 years of relevant post-graduation work experience.
- Interest in growing expertise in project management and client development.
- Excellent creative problem-solving ability.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications in review or pending.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field investigations and site inspections of buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures to document conditions, evaluate structural performance, and identify potential contributors to damage, distress, or failure.
- Determine root causes of structural performance issues, construction defects, material degradation, and damage from events such as extreme weather, earthquakes, flooding, explosions, fire, or long-term service conditions.
- Model failures using structural calculations, quantitative risk analyses, and engineering assessments of load paths, capacity, durability, serviceability, code compliance, and risk to buildings and infrastructure.
- Develop and apply analytical tools, models, and engineering frameworks to characterize structural risks and evaluate failure mechanisms.
- Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and material science professionals on multidisciplinary problems.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage local projects, including coordinating fieldwork, organizing technical tasks, maintaining schedules and budgets, communicating with clients, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Support proposals and client service, and develop trusted client relationships.
- Maintain professional expertise through continued professional development, technical publications, conference participation, and professional licensure.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.
- Base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary at the Associate and Senior Associate level.
- Programs and resources to support health and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
