Principal Engineer/Scientist- Water Resources

Exponent, Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 211,500 - 258,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Annual bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Principal Scientist/Engineer in Environmental & Earth Sciences. This role involves leading teams, driving client development and delivering consulting services on water resources and quality. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree, extensive environmental consulting experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a flexible location, competitive compensation including a base salary between USD 211,500 and USD 258,500, and benefits including a 401(k) contribution.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of environmental consulting experience; expert witness experience is a plus.
• Strong reputation for integrity and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop consulting teams for advisory and litigation support.
• Seek opportunities to leverage Exponent’s capabilities.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Advanced degree in Civil Engineering

Fifteen years of environmental consulting experience

Outstanding reputation among clients

Existing client base

Project and team management

Interpersonal skills

Writing and critical thinking skills

Education

Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

About Exponent

Exponent 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.

Our 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.

Join 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.

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Principal Scientist/Engineer for our Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice. In this role you will work as part of a team on stimulating and challenging work with significant opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for attracting and developing clients and providing consulting services in the areas of water resources and supply, water rights, and/or water quality. These individuals will also manage a staff of scientists and participate in a diverse array of projects. The preferred location is Pasadena, CA or Oakland, CA but the location is flexible.

You will be responsible for

• Leading and developing consulting teams to provide strategic advisory and/or litigation support services to clients
• Seeking opportunities to leverage Exponent’s multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific capabilities to develop creative and collaborative project approaches and business opportunities
• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through industry contacts
• Enhancing and growing client relationships
• Recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
• Promoting Exponent’s multidisciplinary consulting expertise by publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and conducting seminars

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Fifteen (or more) years of experience in environmental consulting; experience as an expert witness is a plus
• An outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
• Have built an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client base
• Experience in managing projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and critical thinking skills

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]

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 Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, 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 Range

USD $211,500.00 - USD $258,500.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud 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 us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-CA-Pasadena US-CA-Oakland