Research Project Scientist/Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of laboratory, full-scale, and field research projects.
• Conduct experiments involving wildfire exposures such as wind-blown embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact.
• Affiliate with developing research scopes, test plans, experimental procedures, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Cook up coordination with laboratory, instrumentation, construction, and safety teams to prepare and conduct testing.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and quality-check experimental and field data.
• Use programming, statistical, or data-visualization tools to analyze research findings.
• Participate in field studies and post-wildfire investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, figures, and research summaries.
• Support the translation of research findings into practical wildfire-resilience guidance.
• Follow all research, laboratory, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, materials science, forestry, atmospheric science, or a closely related field required.
• Graduate research involving wildfire, fire science, building performance, experimental testing, heat transfer, combustion, or data analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with at least one analytical tool, such as Python, MATLAB, R, LabVIEW, GIS, or C++.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development