Principal Structural & Architectural Engineer, Seattle

Exponent, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Principal Engineer for its Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. You will lead analytical work, field investigations, and client relations, guiding projects from scope to delivery while mentoring staff and expanding Exponent’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.

The role emphasizes business development, leadership, and expert testimony experience, with opportunities to advance a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of post-graduation experience.
• Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain license within 12 months) in the State of Washington.
• Effective leadership with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff.
• 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.
• Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead business generation and client development efforts
• Develop a profitable and dynamic architectural engineering and building technology consulting practice based in Exponent’s Seattle office serving the Pacific Northwest
• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through typical business contacts
• Recruiting, developing and mentoring staff in architectural and structural engineering, failure analysis and investigation, and both domestic and international dispute resolution
• Promoting Exponent's expertise in architectural and structural engineering by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences and conducting seminars

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Mentoring staff

Expert testimony

Dispute resolution

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Civil/Architectural/Structural Eng

Professional Engineer License (WA)

Job description

Exponent seeks a Principal Engineer for its Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. You will lead analytical work, field investigations, and client relations, guiding projects from scope to delivery while mentoring staff and expanding Exponent’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.

The role emphasizes business development, leadership, and expert testimony experience, with opportunities to advance a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.