Environmental Engineer​/Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!  

Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Environmental Engineer/Scientist for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice to be based in our Bellevue, WA office. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level support to clients and consultants across the Environmental and Earth Sciences and other related practices involving water-related matters, spanning from impacted environmental media, to drinking water treatment, industrial applications, and root cause investigations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, and/or treatment operations.

You will be responsible for

Conducting engineering and technical analyses, and preparing clear written communications and reports

Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems

Assisting a wide range of clients with water-related challenges, spanning from polluted waters and sediments, to drinking water applications, industrial wastewater treatment, food production processes, storm water handling, water recycling, contaminated groundwater treatment, energy generation, health and consumer products development, and many others

Pursuing professional development opportunities, including conference presentations and journal publications, to improve professional visibility

Developing existing client relationships and expanding business opportunities

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Hands-on experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, consulting, operations, management, and/or litigation support Relevant experience in the areas of Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, including water/wastewater treatment process design, process optimization, food and beverage production, or consumer and/or small-scale devices development

Ability to synthesize and interpret complex engineering practices and associated water quality data sets for forensic and root cause analysis investigations

Experience with water quality regulation (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act) and permitting a plus Experience in use of field equipment for the collection of surface water and groundwater, soil, and sediment samples is a plus Experience in the evaluation of multiple analytical techniques for the assessment of environmental conditions

Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with…