Civil/Structural Engineer (Ph.D.)

About Exponent

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, and more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct analytical and computer problem solving, perform experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and maintain client relations. Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.

Key Statistics

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspection, analysis, and determination of causes of structural performance failures
• Performing analytical and computer problem solving
• Conducting field investigations and diagnostic surveys
• Preparing technical reports and presentations
• Continued professional development towards establishing professional expertise

Qualifications

• 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 two years in the State of California
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States
• No immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry

Skills

• 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 two years in the State of California
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
• Equal opportunity employer
• Assistance for individuals with disabilities