Senior Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Exponent; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution of 7%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Managing Engineer in Thermal Sciences. This role requires a Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5-10 years of relevant industry experience. Responsibilities include failure analysis, project management, and collaborating on complex engineering challenges. The position is based in Warrenville, IL, with a salary range of $190,000 to $230,000 annually, and offers competitive benefits including health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience in plant engineering design and commissioning.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare written reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with experts.

Skills

Failure analysis

Root-cause investigation

Engineering calculations

Project management

Business development

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Managing Engineer – Thermal Sciences

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager/Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in Mechanical Plant Systems Design, EPC Technical Services, Maintenance, and Commissioning, as well as Combustion Equipment for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; or Atlanta, GA.

As a leader in our Thermal Sciences group, you will work on the industry’s most complex engineering challenges both domestically and internationally. Your work will involve safety management, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigations for complex issues in industrial manufacturing, power generation, chemical, oil, and gas production, LNG, and new plant construction projects. You will be part of bespoke, multidisciplinary teams, often utilizing staff from multiple geographically diverse offices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analysis and root‑cause investigations.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses.
• Plan and execute testing programs.
• Prepare written reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with experts in other technical disciplines.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Engage in project management and build client relationships.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business, and industry.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant industry experience in plant engineering design, commissioning, and maintenance; process safety and risk assessment; and/or in‑plant organization team leadership.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding skills and proven track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments via any recognized methodology.
• Ability to gather information from, and convey technical conclusions to, individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business, and industry.

Locations

US‑IL‑Chicago
US‑GA‑Atlanta
US‑IL‑Warrenville
US‑TX‑Houston

Salary Range

USD $190,000.00 – USD $230,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7%.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, mentoring, and sponsorship programs.
• Comprehensive disability assistance and accommodations.

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.