Exponent

Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Exponent$150K — $220K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience in plant engineering
  • At least 1 year of client-facing technical consulting experience
  • Professional Engineering License preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Track record in conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments

Responsibilities

  • Conduct failure analysis and root cause analysis
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with technical experts
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities
  • Manage projects and build client relationships
  • Perform engineering calculations and analyses
  • Plan and execute testing programs
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations

Benefits

  • Supportive culture and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance work and personal life
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • 7% employer contribution to 401(k) plan
  • Engagement in in-person interactions to foster team connection
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Manager/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.

As a leader in our Thermal Sciences group, you will work on industry's most complex engineering challenges both domestically and internationally. Your work will involve safety management, failure analysis, and root cause analysis for complex issues in multiple industries including industrial manufacturing, power generation, chemical, oil, and gas production, LNG, and new plant construction projects. You will be part of bespoke, multidisciplinary teams, often utilizing staff from multiple geographically diverse offices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the in-plant aspects of equipment and process systems design, selection, and erection, commissioning, maintenance, and operations, as well as experience with the engineering design process, and exposure to the legal aspects surrounding disputes. Some experience in consulting is required, and dispute resolution experience or legal testimony is a plus. Expectations for the position include growing teams, recruiting and hiring exceptional engineering staff, and developing and building client relationships that lead to new and exciting opportunities for the firm.

You will be responsible for

  • Conducting failure analysis and root cause analysis investigations
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
  • Project management and building client relationships
  • Performing engineering calculations and analyses
  • Planning and executing testing programs
  • Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
  • Domestic and international travel will likely be required
  • Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry


You will have the following skills and 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
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in the areas of plant engineering design, commissioning, and maintenance; process safety and risk assessment; engineering in in-plant organization team leadership, and/or in a client-facing technical consulting role, working on projects related to any or all of these technical areas.
  • At least one year of experience in a client-facing technical consulting environment is required.
  • 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

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].

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

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. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy


https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US-IL-Warrenville
US-IL-Chicago
US-TX-Houston
US-GA-Atlanta

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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