Manager (Ph.D.)

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 have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions, advising clients on technologically complex products and processes, ensuring safety and health, and addressing sustainability challenges. Join a team of experts from over 500 universities spanning 90+ disciplines across 30+ global offices.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in our Houston, TX office. In this role you will work on multiple teams consulting on a wide variety of engineering issues involving energy systems, growing your technical expertise, communication skills, and consulting practice serving both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, managers, clients, and administrative staff.
• Generate business and sell Exponent consulting services.
• Conduct engineering analyses, investigations, and consulting projects.
• Plan and execute technical studies, modeling, and testing programs.
• Perform calculations and analysis.
• Perform field inspections.
• Assist other engineering practice groups within Exponent on an as‑needed basis.
• Support senior staff in project development and marketing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant industry experience after completing the Ph.D.
• Ability to quickly build a book of business and successfully sell Exponent consulting work.
• Proven track record in technical and project managerial leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute.
• Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal, and related industries.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no immigration sponsorship required).

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for technical and business contributions and have opportunities for future growth. 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 base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities and will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits

Access detailed benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent.

Work Environment

Exponent values in‑person interaction to deepen engagement, development, and inclusion. Our consultants work primarily in the office, traveling only for client work or other business activities. The culture is supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary, offering flexibility to balance client visits, inspections, conferences, and personal priorities.

Life @ Exponent

Learn more about our impact and culture at https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact. We attract, inspire, develop, and reward exceptional people with diverse backgrounds, providing programs and resources that support health, well‑being, and work‑life balance.

Location: Houston, TX, United States.