at Exponent in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 employ experts from top programs at over 500 universities and from a variety of industries. We are expanding and are excited about your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
1100+ Team members
900+ Consultants
550+ Ph.D.s
30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking candidates for a Principal Engineer (Geotechnical Engineering) for our Practice in Chicago, IL. We are also hiring in the following office locations: Irvine, CA, Bellevue, WA, Denver, CO, New York City, NY, and Atlanta, GA offices. You will have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in this technical and geographic area.
You will be responsible for:
Identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through industry contacts
Significantly contributing to increasing Exponent's civil and geotechnical engineering consulting efforts
Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work
Bringing advanced and insightful solutions to clients in your recognized areas of expertise
Providing project management and project budget oversight
Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering plus 15 years of experience
Significant business development experience with a proven track record
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 and in multidisciplinary teams
A record of professional papers and presentations and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy
Current licensed professional civil engineer in at least one state with ability to become licensed in multiple other states
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) 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:
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.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at .
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.
