Senior Structural Engineer | P.E./S.E. (MS/PhD) - Forensics

Exponent; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent, a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (MS/PhD, P.E./S.E.) to join our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in the US. This role focuses on forensic investigations, complex analyses, detailed reports, and client relations across multiple offices. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D.

or MS in Civil Engineering with a structural focus, a P.E./S.E. license, and 3+ years post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS 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.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation.
• Interest in growing expertise in project management and client development.
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site inspections of buildings, infrastructure, and special structures to document conditions and evaluate performance.
• Identify root causes of structural performance issues, defects, degradation, and damage under extreme events and long-term conditions.
• Model failures through structural calculations, risk analyses, and evaluation of load paths and code compliance.
• Develop and apply analytical tools and frameworks to characterize structural risks and failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and material science professionals.
• Prepare clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage local projects, coordinate field work, schedules, budgets, and client communications.

Skills

P.E./S.E. license

Work authorization in US

3+ years post-graduation experience

Independent and team leadership

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Civil Engineering with Structural focus

Job description

Exponent, a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (MS/PhD, P.E./S.E.) to join our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in the US. This role focuses on forensic investigations, complex analyses, detailed reports, and client relations across multiple offices. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D.

or MS in Civil Engineering with a structural focus, a P.E./S.E. license, and 3+ years post-graduate experience.