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 Senior Associate Civil/Strucutral Engineer for our Buildings & Structures Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will work as part of a team to perform field investigations and diagnostic surveys, perform structural analysis, review structural designs, assess structural risk, and maintain client relations. Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.

You will be responsible for

• Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structure and building performance problems
• Reviewing the design of structures according to applicable codes and standards
• Conducting computer analysis of structural systems
• Performing field investigations and diagnostic surveys
• Preparing technical reports and presentations
• Continued professional development towards establishing professional expertise

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related engineering field is strongly preferred. M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field will be considered only with significant relevant work experience
• P.E., S.E. license or the ability to become licensed within two years in at least one state
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced consulting environment

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

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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