Senior Structural Engineer | Forensics, Modeling & Leadership

Exponent Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent invites applications for a Senior Structural Engineer in our Civil & Structural Engineering practice. Openings across Atlanta, GA; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Warrenville, IL; Houston, TX; New York, NY, with expectations to conduct forensic investigations and diagnose structural performance.

Strong reporting, client relations, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential. Qualified candidates have advanced civil engineering degrees, professional licensure, and 3+

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 required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship.
• 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 in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site inspections of buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures to document conditions, evaluate performance, and identify contributors to damage or failure.
• Problem solving to determine root causes of structural performance issues, defects, material degradation, and damage from extreme events or long-term service.
• Modeling failures through structural calculations, risk analyses, and assessment of load paths, capacity, durability, serviceability, and code compliance.
• Developing and applying analytical tools, models, and frameworks to characterize structural risks and failure mechanisms.
• Collaborating with teams of structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and materials professionals to solve complex problems.
• Preparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits for clients and stakeholders.
• Managing local projects, coordinating field work, scheduling, budgets, and client communications.
• Contributing to client service and business development by supporting proposals and client relationships.
• Establishing professional expertise through development, publications, conferences, and licensure.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent & team player

Project management interest

Client development interest

Authorized to work in US

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural)

P.E. or S.E. license (state)

Job description

Exponent invites applications for a Senior Structural Engineer in our Civil & Structural Engineering practice. Openings across Atlanta, GA; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Warrenville, IL; Houston, TX; New York, NY, with expectations to conduct forensic investigations and diagnose structural performance.

Strong reporting, client relations, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential. Qualified candidates have advanced civil engineering degrees, professional licensure, and 3+