Fire Protection Engineer; M.S​/Ph.D

Position: Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./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.  We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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 a Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD;
Chicago, IL;
Warrenville, IL;
Menlo Park, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Natick, MA; or Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.

You will be responsible for

Evaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems

Reviewing fire protection codes and standards

Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability

Planning and executing experimental test programs

Performing engineering calculations and analysis

Conducting fieldwork

Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering Work experience and/or internship experience in Fire Protection Engineering is highly desireable Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs

Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred

Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for…