Structural Engineer​/Associate; Ph.D

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Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with over five decades of experience solving complex client challenges. Our vision is to empower clients with safe, healthy, and sustainable solutions through multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts.

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer/Associate for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice based in Atlanta, GA, Menlo Park, CA, Irvine, CA, Oakland, CA, Denver, CO, Warrenville, IL, Houston, TX, or New York, NY.

In this role, you will work as part of a team conducting analytical and computer problem‑solving, performing experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and maintaining client relations.

• Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural performance failures.
• Performing quantitative risk analysis for structures.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Establishing professional expertise through continued professional development.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, or a related field.
• P.E. or S.E. license, or the ability to become licensed.
• Excellent creative problem‑solving ability.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and work in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include those under review or pending).

Exponent is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.