Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Exponent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 166,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences in Chicago. This full-time position involves conducting investigations, performing engineering analyses, managing projects, and collaborating with experts. You will need a PhD, MS, or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of industry experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential, along with legal work authorization in the US. Excellent salary range from $166,000 to $212,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in plant engineering, design, and maintenance.
• Strong theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Incident Investigation

Hazard Assessment

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Position: Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Location: US-IL-Chicago

Practice: Thermal Sciences

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: USD $166,000.00 - USD $212,000.00 /Yr.

Workplace Type: On-Site

You will be responsible

• 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
• 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; 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

Additional notes

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].

Contact and Locations

• Job Locations: US-IL-Chicago; US-GA-Atlanta; US-IL-Warrenville; US-TX-Houston

EEO notice: Exponent is an 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. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email [e-mail].