Structural Engineer Associate | PhD Forensic & Performance Modeling

Exponent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in New York is seeking a Structural Associate/Engineer (Ph.D.) to join our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice. You will assist in forensic investigations, modeling, reporting, and evaluating performance of buildings, bridges, and other structures, working with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a Ph.D.

in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus, a U.S. work authorization, and on-site collaboration across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus.
• P.E. or S.E. license or the ability to become licensed within 4 years of hire.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no immigration sponsorship required.
• Excellent creative problem-solving ability.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site inspections to document conditions and evaluate structural performance.
• Identify root causes of damage and failures from events such as extreme weather, earthquakes, flooding, explosions or long-term service conditions.
• Model failures using structural engineering calculations, analyses of load paths, capacity, durability and serviceability.
• Develop and apply analytical tools and frameworks to characterize structural risks and failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems from multiple perspectives.
• Prepare clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations and exhibits for clients and stakeholders.
• Review and synthesize drawings, specifications, construction records, inspection data and literature.
• Support proposals and develop trusted client relationships.
• Maintain professional expertise through development, publications, conferences and licensure.

Skills

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Ge:

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus

Job description

Exponent in New York is seeking a Structural Associate/Engineer (Ph.D.) to join our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice. You will assist in forensic investigations, modeling, reporting, and evaluating performance of buildings, bridges, and other structures, working with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a Ph.D.

in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus, a U.S. work authorization, and on-site collaboration across multiple offices.