Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)

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.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Austin, TX. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on complex environmental issues at the forefront of emerging contaminants and chemicals of concern, providing high-level scientific support for projects centering on engineered systems and contamination in the environment. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work and developing and expanding areas of expertise.

• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems related to contamination investigations, environmental and regulatory compliance, litigation support, environmental assessment, engineering analysis, and remediation
• Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials
• Applying critical thinking to prepare and review complex technical reports and presentations
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

Required:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Chemistry
• 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
• Understanding of the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment
• Familiarity with drinking water and wastewater treatment
• Familiarity with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System or Toxic Release Inventory or other related state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of PFAS, other chemicals of concern, and/or microbiological contaminants
• Some consulting experience is a plus

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:
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.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.