Thermal Sciences Senior Engineer (Ph.D.)
ID: 2024-1562
Location: US-IL-Warrenville
Practice: Thermal Sciences
Position Type: Full-time
Posted Salary Range: USD $135,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.
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.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries.
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Denver, CO; Warrenville, IL; Chicago, IL; or Houston, TX . In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes and equipment, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
You will be responsible for:
- Performing engineering calculations and analysis
- Evaluating the performance of mechanical and safety systems
- Utilizing computational techniques such as CFD
- Conducting field work and data collection
- Conducting laboratory testing and assessments
- Planning and executing experimental test programs
- Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability
- Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
- Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering (or a related field)
- Strong technical background in thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, heat transfer, unit operations, fluid mechanics, and combustion
- Deep experience developing and implementing combustion and fire models
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside their direct area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with commercial CFD programs such as ANSYS Fluent, StarCCM+ and fire modeling tools
- Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
- Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus
- Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) (not restricted to 1 page).
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Work Environment
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Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
Salary Range
USD $135,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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