Senior Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

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, more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager/Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in Mechanical Plant Systems Design, EPC Technical Services, Maintenance, and Commissioning, as well as Combustion Equipment for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; or Atlanta, GA.

Key Statistics

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

Expectations for the Position

• Growing teams
• Recruiting and hiring exceptional engineering staff
• Developing and building client relationships that lead to new and exciting opportunities for the firm

Responsibilities

• Conducting failure analysis and root cause analysis investigations
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses
• Planning and executing testing programs
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
• Project management and building client relationships

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant industry experience in the areas of plant engineering design, commissioning, and maintenance; process safety and risk assessment; and/or engineering in in-plant organization team leadership
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
• Outstanding skills and proven track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessment via any recognized methodology

Skills

• Experience in consulting and fact or expert witness testimony is a plus
• Extensive experience in the in-plant aspects of equipment and process systems design, selection, and erection, commissioning, maintenance, and operations
• Experience with the engineering design process
• Exposure to the legal aspects surrounding disputes

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page
• Compensation and recognition programs
• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Salary Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $255,000.00 /Yr.