On-Site Principal Structural Engineer – Forensic Leader

Exponent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life@Exponent benefits

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex forensic investigations and provide expert assessments of buildings, bridges, and structures. This senior role includes business development, client relationships, and mentoring, with responsibility for staff growth and technical leadership across projects.

The position requires an advanced civil/structural engineering degree, PE or SE license, and a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience, with travel to multiple office

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensure as a P.E. (Professional Engineer) or S.E. (Structural Engineer).
• Minimum of 10 years post-graduation engineering experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without further sponsorship.
• Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications or professional achievements.
• Proven business development track record with ability to attract projects and clients.
• Experience providing expert testimony is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities; commitment to high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural performance failures.
• Lead project teams and direct analytical and computer problem solving.
• Develop clients and generate business.
• Prepare and present technical reports.
• Continued professional development toward world-class expertise.
• Providing expert testimony.

Skills

Project leadership

Business development

Expert testimony (preferred)

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE or SE licensure

Job description

Exponent seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex forensic investigations and provide expert assessments of buildings, bridges, and structures. This senior role includes business development, client relationships, and mentoring, with responsibility for staff growth and technical leadership across projects.

The position requires an advanced civil/structural engineering degree, PE or SE license, and a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience, with travel to multiple office