Principal Structural & Architectural Engineer – Lead Expert

Exponent; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 181,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in the Washington, DC metro area or Natick, MA. You will lead analytical work, supervise teams, perform field investigations, and develop client relations to expand our structural and architectural engineering consulting services.

The role requires a PhD/MS in a relevant field, PE/SE licensure, and 10+ years of experience with strong business development and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant business development experience with a proven track record
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) in at least one state
• Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical engineering and project management post‑graduation
• An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base
• Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting
• Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services
• Experience in architectural engineering and building technology is a plus, but not required
• Experience drafting/reviewing analysis, reports, and presentations
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff
• Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications
• Strong client base in similar market areas
• A dedication to quality and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Lead business generation and client development efforts
• Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural/building envelope performance failures
• Conducting projects and supervising others analytical and computer problem solving
• Leading field investigations and diagnostic surveys
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and complicated engineering assessments
• Continued professional development towards maintaining professional expertise
• Providing expert testimony where appropriate

Skills

Business development

PE/SE licensure

Project leadership

10+ years experience

Client relations

Expert testimony

Dispute resolution

Architectural engineering

Technical reports

Publications

Quality and accuracy

Education

MS/PhD in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in the Washington, DC metro area or Natick, MA. You will lead analytical work, supervise teams, perform field investigations, and develop client relations to expand our structural and architectural engineering consulting services.

The role requires a PhD/MS in a relevant field, PE/SE licensure, and 10+ years of experience with strong business development and leadership capabilities.