Exponent · 3 days ago
Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to solving unique challenges through multidisciplinary expertise. The Principal Engineer will lead the architectural engineering and building technology consulting practice, focusing on business development, staff mentoring, and promoting Exponent's services.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Developing a profitable and dynamic architectural engineering and building technology consulting practice based in Exponent’s Seattle office serving the Pacific Northwest
Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through typical business contacts
Recruiting, developing and mentoring staff in the areas of architectural and structural engineering, failure analysis and investigation, and both domestic and international dispute resolution
Promoting Exponent's expertise in architectural and structural engineering by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences and conducting seminars
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain license within 12 months) in the State of Washington
Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff
An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base
Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting
Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services
Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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