Job description

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 Electrical Engineer with a background in energy systems for our Electrical Engineering Practice in Houston, TX . In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine electrical engineering principles and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a wide cross-section of industry and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services. • Performing electrical engineering analyses consulting related to ongoing Exponent work • Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business development opportunities, and performing technical analysis related to energy systems, as well as interacting with managers, engineers, and non-technical staff • Risk analysis, design analysis, experimental testing for performance, reliability, and risk prediction • Failure analysis of electrical equipment and products • Critically assessing test results, methods of analysis and testing protocols, generating new testing protocols based on new product designs, maintaining a systematic approach to data collection and storage, and report writing • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or an M.S. with 3 years of relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering after completion of the M.S. degree • Hands-on experience or a technical background in energy and power systems • Technical background in batteries and energy storage, power generation and distribution, wind and solar • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams • Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries • Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering Practice and its consulting services • Experience in incident investigation in the context of failures and fires a plus • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required 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: exponent.com exponent.com 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. Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: exponent.com 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. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com . US-TX-Houston

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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.
950+ Consultants
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Performing electrical engineering analyses consulting related to ongoing Exponent work
Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business development opportunities, and performing technical analysis related to energy systems, as well as interacting with managers, engineers, and non-technical staff
Risk analysis, design analysis, experimental testing for performance, reliability, and risk prediction
Failure analysis of electrical equipment and products
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or an M.S. with 3 years of relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering after completion of the M.S. degree
Hands-on experience or a technical background in energy and power systems
Technical background in batteries and energy storage, power generation and distribution, wind and solar
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering Practice and its consulting services
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
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:
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com .
US-TX-Houston

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Experience in incident investigation in the context of failures and fires a plus

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