Managing Environmental Engineer (Ph.D.)

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

We are currently seeking a Managing Environmental Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Austin, TX. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on complex environmental issues, providing high-level scientific and/or litigation support for projects centering on contamination of environmental, industrial, and engineered systems. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work and developing and expanding areas of expertise.

• Conducting engineering and technical analyses related to engineering standard of care, contamination investigations, root cause investigations, environmental and regulatory compliance, surface water quality, industrial processes, and water and wastewater treatment and remediation
• Applying critical thinking to prepare and review complex technical reports and presentations
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
• Evaluating and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
• Providing exceptional technical support to clients such as expert support on litigation matters, professional recommendations on regulatory strategy, and assessment of contaminant risk
• Pursuing professional development
• Leading business development initiatives
• Representing Exponent through conference presentations and journal publications
• Improving professional visibility
• Developing client relationships
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff

Required:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering
  
• Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
  
• 5-7 years of related experience (consulting experience a plus) after highest degree obtained
  
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management
  
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
  
• Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise
  

Preferred:

• Understanding of engineered environmental and water systems
  
• Experience in evaluating surface water quality
  
• Understanding of drinking water and wastewater treatment
  
• Understanding of the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System or Toxic Release Inventory and other related state and federal regulations
  
• Experience evaluating microbial contamination and regrowth in industrial and municipal systems
  
• Experience with PFAS and other organic contaminants
  
• Strong ability to synthesize and communicate technical data analysis and professional recommendations in a clear and effective manner
  
• Project management experience including tracking of milestones and deliverables
  
• Strong interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment
  
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
  
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing and dynamic deadlines
  

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].

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.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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.

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