Thermal Sciences Engineer/Senior Engineer (Ph.D.)

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 Thermal Sciences Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Atlanta, GA.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to assist clients in solving challenging, interdisciplinary problems involving heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.  You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of technical consulting, including effective verbal and written communication and the establishment of deep areas of technical expertise, and to serve clients effectively.

You will be responsible for

• Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis
• Authoring written reports, proposals, and presentations
• Communicating effectively with team members, managers, and clients
• Performing field inspections

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required. 
• Fundamental mastery of the principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
• Background in hands-on/fieldwork or other technical experience outside of the classroom
• Strong ability to synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to form opinions and actionable recommendations for clients
• Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice
• Interest in developing a client base
• Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

 

Other preferred but not required qualifications:

• Working knowledge of machine shop tools, fabrication techniques, and data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, chemical reactors)
• Capable of using coding languages/packages such as Matlab, Python, or R to conduct data analysis
• Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with software packages such as Comsol, Ansys Fluent, or STAR-CCM+
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, and ASTM standards)
• Background in process safety and risk assessment, preferably in the petrochemical industry

 

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

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team 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.

Work Environment

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