Exponent

Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist

Exponent$115K — $141K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience in water and wastewater treatment
  • Knowledge in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering with focus on water treatment processes
  • Ability to analyze complex engineering practices and interpret water quality data
  • Experience with water quality regulations and permitting is advantageous
  • Familiarity with field sampling equipment for environmental analysis
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on professional visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering analyses and prepare detailed reports
  • Support multidisciplinary teams in solving complex environmental issues
  • Assist clients with diverse water-related challenges
  • Pursue development opportunities through conferences and publications
  • Cultivate client relationships and expand business opportunities

Benefits

  • Access to career development resources
  • Opportunity for professional visibility through presentations and publications
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
  • Incentives including bi-weekly and annual performance bonuses
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Burlington, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level support to clients and consultants across the Environmental and Earth Sciences and other related practices involving water-related matters, spanning from impacted environmental media, to drinking water treatment, industrial applications, and root cause investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, and/or treatment operations.

You will be responsible for
  • Conducting engineering and technical analyses, and preparing clear written communications and reports
  • Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
  • Assisting a wide range of clients with water-related challenges, spanning from polluted waters and sediments, to drinking water applications, industrial wastewater treatment, food production processes, storm water handling, water recycling, contaminated groundwater treatment, energy generation, health and consumer products development, and many others
  • Pursuing professional development opportunities, including conference presentations and journal publications, to improve professional visibility
  • Developing existing client relationships and expanding business opportunities
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, consulting, operations, management, and/or litigation support
  • Relevant experience in the areas of Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, including water/wastewater treatment process design, process optimization, food and beverage production, or consumer and/or small-scale devices development
  • Ability to synthesize and interpret complex engineering practices and associated water quality data sets for forensic and root cause analysis investigations
  • Experience with water quality regulation (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act) and permitting a plus
  • Experience in use of field equipment for the collection of surface water and groundwater, soil, and sediment samples is a plus
  • Experience in the evaluation of multiple analytical techniques for the assessment of environmental conditions
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and effectively communicate within multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong commitment to personal and company marketing
  • Subject matter expert experience a plus
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) 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 for0building 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 Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, 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 RangeUSD $115,920.00 - USD $141,795.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

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

Job LocationsUS-MA-Burlington

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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