Senior Structural Engineer; Infrastructure Risk); Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E

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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!

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• 640+ Ph.D.s
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We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY;
Menlo Park, CA;
Oakland, CA;
Irvine, CA;
Atlanta, GA; or Houston TX
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• Developing and implementing analytical tools and frameworks to characterize and assess critical infrastructure risks and support decision-making
• Performing quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis to determine the impacts of hazards on infrastructure
• Performing engineering analyses related to project work in the energy sector
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, statisticians, and data scientists to develop and implement engineering risk analyses
• Preparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in the energy sector
• Gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing diverse sources of data and information – including structural drawings and specifications, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes and standards, meteorological and other environmental data, and relevant technical literature – for use in engineering analyses
• Enhancing professional profile and expertise through participation and service in professional societies, continued professional development, technical publications, and conference presentations
• Supporting practice recruiting efforts by identifying and recruiting exceptional and diversely experienced talent

• Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one state is required
• 4+ years of relevant post-PhD work experience
• Technical background in the theory and implementation of probabilistic risk analysis
• Graduate coursework in probabilistic methods or risk analysis in civil engineering applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writes and speaks clearly and concisely; work product is thorough and technically accurate)
• Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Able to gather and interpret information from diverse sources in engineering, infrastructure, energy, and related contexts
• Able to convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
• Applies technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in…