Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Exponent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 166,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in plant engineering design and risk assessment. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, managing teams, and ensuring client relations. Salary range is $166,000 - $212,000 annually, and work is on-site. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting failure analysis and root cause analysis investigations.
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses.
• Planning and executing testing programs.

Skills

PhD, M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering

5 years of relevant industry experience

Professional Engineering License preferred

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to convey technical conclusions

Education

PhD, M.S., or M.Eng in relevant engineering field

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].