Senior Structural Engineer — Forensics & Advanced Modeling

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

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer with MS/PhD in Civil Engineering and a P.E./S.E. license to lead investigations, modeling, and reporting on complex structural projects.

Positions available in Atlanta, GA; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Warrenville, IL; Houston, TX; New York, NY; and more. On-site work with multidisciplinary teams. You will conduct forensic investigations, perform diagnostic surveys, and develop client relationships while delivering technically

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus.
• P.E. or S.E. license in at least one state is required.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation.
• Interest in growing expertise in project management and client development.
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site inspections to document conditions, evaluate structural performance, and identify contributors to damage or failure.
• Solve for root causes of structural performance issues, defects, material degradation, and damage from extreme events.
• Model failures through structural calculations, risk analyses, and engineering assessment of load paths and risk to buildings and infrastructure.
• Develop and apply analytical tools and frameworks to characterize structural risks and failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with teams across disciplines to solve complex problems.
• Prepare clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage local projects including coordinating field work, schedules, budgets, and client communication.
• Support proposals and client relationships to aid business development.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and licensure.

Skills

Ph.D. or M.S. Civil Engineering (focus

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Civil Engineering with Structural focus

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer with MS/PhD in Civil Engineering and a P.E./S.E. license to lead investigations, modeling, and reporting on complex structural projects.

Positions available in Atlanta, GA; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Warrenville, IL; Houston, TX; New York, NY; and more. On-site work with multidisciplinary teams. You will conduct forensic investigations, perform diagnostic surveys, and develop client relationships while delivering technically