{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d2accca75f27a85cb08b52b0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d2accca75f27a85cb08b52b0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d2accca75f27a85cb08b52b0","title":"Structural Engineer/Associate (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D.)","description":"Structural Engineer/Associate (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D.)\nLocation\n\nNew York, NY\n\nMenlo Park, CA\n\nOakland, CA\n\nIrvine, CA\n\nAtlanta, GA\n\nHouston, TX\n\nPractice\nCivil and Structural Engineering\n\nPosition Type\nFull-time\n\nPosted Salary Range\nUSD $117,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.\n\nWorkplace Type\nOn-Site\n\nAbout Exponent\nExponent 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.\n\nOur vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.\n\nJoin our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!\n\nKey statistics:\n\n950+ Consultants\n\n640+ Ph.D.s\n\n90+ Disciplines\n\n30+ Offices globally\n\nOur Opportunity\nWe are currently seeking a Structural Engineer/Associate (Infrastructure Risk) for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY ; Menlo Park, CA ; Oakland, CA ; Irvine, CA ; Atlanta, GA ; or Houston TX .\n\nYou will be responsible for\n\nDeveloping and implementing analytical tools and frameworks to characterize and assess critical infrastructure risks and support decision-making\n\nPerforming quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis to determine the impacts of hazards on infrastructure\n\nPerforming engineering analyses related to project work in the energy sector\n\nCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, statisticians, and data scientists to develop and implement engineering risk analyses\n\nPreparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in the energy sector\n\nGathering, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing diverse sources of data and information - including structural drawings and specifications, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes and standards, meteorological and other environmental data, and relevant technical literature - for use in engineering analyses\n\nEnhancing professional profile and expertise through participation and service in professional societies, continued professional development, technical publications, and conference presentations\n\nSupporting practice recruiting efforts by identifying and recruiting exceptional and diversely experienced talent\n\nYou will have the following skills and qualifications\n\nPh.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering\n\nPresently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.\n\nEIT or PE (Civil) or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within 3 years\n\nTechnical background in the theory and implementation of probabilistic risk analysis\n\nGraduate coursework in probabilistic methods or risk analysis in civil engineering applications\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills (writes and speaks clearly and concisely; work product is thorough and technically accurate)\n\nAble to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams\n\nAble to gather and interpret information from diverse sources in engineering, infrastructure, energy, and related contexts\n\nAble to convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries\n\nApplies technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in completing work\n\nEfficient and poised under stress; receptive to changes and new ideas; able to prioritize tasks\n\nAble to support multiple concurrent group projects\n\nApplicants 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].\n\nLife @ Exponent\nTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:\n\nhttps://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent\n\nhttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact\n\nAttracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. 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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\n\nCompensation\nOur 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.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.\n\nSalary Range\nUSD $117,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.\n\nBenefits you will enjoy\nAccess benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent\n\nExponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. 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