Exponent · 4 months ago
Managing Environmental Engineer (Ph.D.)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExponent Inc. is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique and urgent challenges for their clients. They are seeking a Managing Environmental Engineer to work on complex environmental issues, providing scientific and litigation support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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