Senior Architect/Architectural Engineer - Building Envelope Expert

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Senior Architect or Architectural Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) to lead and grow its Civil & Structural Engineering practice across multiple US locations including Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Irvine, Seattle, and Denver. The role focuses on analyzing building failures, conducting field surveys, and delivering technical reports within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will drive client engagements, maintain high-quality outputs, and contribute to business development

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and at least 2-3 years of consulting experience related to buildings.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Professional license in Engineering (PE) and/or Architecture (AIA) in the United States
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non‑specialists alike
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills
• Must have a proven dedication to quality and accuracy
• Must be versatile, team‑oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required

Responsibilities

• Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of building envelope and building material failures.
• Conducting analytical and computer problem solving
• Performing field investigations and diagnostic surveys
• Preparing technical reports and presentations
• Marketing to new and existing clients
• Successfully managing projects

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Ph.D./M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture

2-3 years consulting experience in buildings

Job description

Exponent seeks a Senior Architect or Architectural Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) to lead and grow its Civil & Structural Engineering practice across multiple US locations including Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Irvine, Seattle, and Denver. The role focuses on analyzing building failures, conducting field surveys, and delivering technical reports within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will drive client engagements, maintain high-quality outputs, and contribute to business development