What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at EXPONENT?
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100 Team members
- 900 Consultants
- 550 Ph.D.s
- 30 Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer for our Materials & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA. You will have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in your technical area of expertise.
You will be responsible for:
- Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities
- Significantly increasing Exponent's materials and metallurgical consulting efforts
- Analyzing a wide variety of materials failures using field inspections, engineering analysis and experimental testing
- Managing and mentoring junior staff
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or related field
- Business development experience with a proven track record
- The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in their field
- Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff, and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
- A record of professional papers and presentations, and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://info.exponent.com/our-impact
www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students
We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.
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.
