Electrical Engineer; Ph.D

Position: Electrical Engineer (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 Electrical Engineer for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications in domains such as electric utility risk mitigation (power systems and EMF), electrical failure analysis and investigative field work, and litigation and patent matters.

You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for

Performing engineering analysis and consulting on technical problems involving electrical infrastructure, power systems, and electrical equipment

Supporting electric utility projects that may include EMF assessment, electromagnetic coupling/induction, grounding, fault phenomena, transients, and related applied physics

Developing software tools to automate analyses, process data, and improve internal workflows; applying sound software engineering practices (testing, code review, version control)
Performing laboratory and/or field investigations, including test design, instrument setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of electrical equipment or systems

Supporting investigations and matters that may include fire origin/cause support, failure investigations, and patent disputes (e.g., technical analysis, experiment design, and documentation of findings)
Preparing technical proposals, interacting with clients, and presenting conclusions in written reports, visualizations, and oral presentations

Working independently and in multidisciplinary teams across a project lifecycle: scoping; design of experiments; testing/field work; data analysis; reporting; and client communication

Pursuing business development opportunities and contributing to growth of the practice through your technical expertise and professional network

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field

Technical experience with electric power systems and/or electromagnetics/EMF applied to electrical infrastructure

Experience with high-voltage engineering and/or applied physics related to utility systems is also helpful

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required Hands-on experience building software tools and…