Electrical Engineer (M.S. or 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. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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.
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer with a background in energy systems for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine electrical engineering principles and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a wide cross-section of industry and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.
Responsibilities
Performing electrical engineering analyses consulting related to ongoing Exponent work
Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business development opportunities, and performing technical analysis related to energy systems, as well as interacting with managers, engineers, and non-technical staff
Risk analysis, design analysis, experimental testing for performance, reliability, and risk prediction
Failure analysis of electrical equipment and products
Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols, generating new testing protocols based on new product designs, maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or an M.S. with 3 years of relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering after completion of the M.S. degree
Hands-on experience or a technical background in energy and power systems
Technical background in batteries and energy storage, power generation and distribution, wind and solar
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
Experience in incident investigation in the context of failures and fires (a plus)
Skills
Hands-on experience or a technical background in energy and power systems
Technical background in batteries and energy storage, power generation and distribution, wind and solar
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice and its consulting services
Experience in incident investigation in the context of failures and fires (a plus)
Benefits
You will enjoy access to benefits information on our Life@Exponent page, including:
Competitive base salary and annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Flexible work schedule to balance work and personal priorities
Supportive culture and collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment
Equal opportunity employer
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.