Overview In this role you will join Exponent's Civil & Structural Engineering Practice to deliver engineering geology, remote sensing, GIS, and geophysics services on geotechnical failure investigations and natural hazard evaluations. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, engage with clients on strategy and deliverables, and lead project execution and knowledge sharing. This is a growth-focused position with opportunities to advance within a global firm that champions learning and collaboration. You will help shape solutions that improve safety, performance, and resilience.
Compensation / Benefits- health and well-being programs
- competitive benefits
- 401(k) with 7% employer contribution
- career growth and mentoring
- collaborative and inclusive culture
Responsibilities- Conduct field inspections and subsurface explorations to determine causes of geotechnical failures
- Evaluate site conditions for root-cause analyses and conceptual mitigation design
- Create geospatial models including GIS and subsurface models
- Develop topographic and thematic maps
- Engage with clients on project strategy and deliverables, presenting findings
- Perform peer review of geologic and geotechnical documents
- Evaluate construction claims
- Lead project teams for field investigations, analyses, and reporting
- Develop projects with new and existing clients
Key requirements- Ph.D. in geological sciences specializing in Engineering Geology + 5 years post-graduate experience
- Licensure as a professional Geologist (PG) or Geophysicist (PGP) in at least one state
- Certification as Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Hydrogeologist (CHG) in at least one state, or ability to obtain within 2 years
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to develop and manage client relationships independently
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality in fast-paced environments
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, evidenced by publications or professional activity
- strong communication
- leadership
- client relationship management
- GIS
- remote sensing
- geophysics
