Thermal Sciences Senior Engineer (Ph.D.)
ID
2024-1562
Location
US-CO-Denver
Practice
Thermal Sciences
Position Type
Full-time
Posted Salary Range
USD $135,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.
About Exponent
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
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire
Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Denver, CO;
Warrenville, IL; Chicago, IL; or Houston, TX. In this role, you
will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and
analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires,
explosions, industrial processes and equipment, combustion systems,
consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
You will be responsible for
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Evaluating the performance of mechanical and safety systems
Utilizing computational techniques such as CFD
Conducting field work and data collection
Conducting laboratory testing and assessments
Planning and executing experimental test programs
Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Conducting fieldwork
Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering
(or a related field)
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, reaction kineatics, heat
transfer, unit operations, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Deep experience developing and implementing combustion and fire models
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated
ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and
outside their direct area of expertise
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with commercial CFD programs such as ANSYS Fluent, StarCCM+ and
fire modeling tools
Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation,
inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus
Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and
application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and
outside direct area of expertise
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].
Life @ Exponent
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