Structural Engineer/Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Structural Associate/Engineer for its Civil & Structural Engineering Practice. The role involves assisting with complex forensic investigations and consulting engagements concerning the design, construction, performance, deterioration, and failure of buildings, bridges, and other structural systems. The position combines field investigations, diagnostic surveys, structural analysis and modeling, and preparation of technical reports. Consultants work with multidisciplinary teams to assess structural risks and failure mechanisms and communicate findings to clients and other technical and non-technical audiences.

The role is available in Atlanta, Georgia; Menlo Park, Irvine, or Los Angeles, California; Warrenville, Illinois; Houston, Texas; or New York, New York. Exponent describes its office environment as collaborative and multidisciplinary, with consultants generally working in person unless traveling for client work or other business activities. Consultants have flexibility to balance work and personal schedules while meeting client and project needs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, or a related field.
• P.E. or S.E. license, or the ability to become licensed within four years of hire.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing is required.
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site inspections of buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures to document conditions, evaluate structural performance, and identify potential causes of damage, distress, or failure.
• Determine root causes of structural performance issues, construction defects, material degradation, and damage related to extreme weather, earthquakes, flooding, explosions, fire, or long-term service conditions.
• Model failures using structural engineering calculations, quantitative analyses, and engineering assessments of load paths, capacity, durability, serviceability, code compliance, and risk.
• 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 engineering problems.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients, insurers, attorneys, industry stakeholders, triers of fact, and other audiences.
• Gather, review, and synthesize project information, including drawings, specifications, construction records, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes, standards, and technical literature.
• Support proposals and develop trusted client relationships.
• Maintain professional expertise through continued professional development, technical publications, conference participation, and professional licensure.

Benefits

• At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• The firm offers programs and resources supporting health and well-being.
• Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.
• Flexible, agile work style and working hours to support work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree