Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)

Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)

ID

2025-2005

Location

US-WA-Bellevue

Practice

Environmental and Earth Sciences

Position Type

Full-time

Posted Salary Range

USD $104,000.00 - USD $124,800.00 /Yr.

Workplace Type

On-Site

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.

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

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist/Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA or Pasadena, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level scientific support for existing projects and business development efforts.

You will be responsible for

Evaluating the fate, transport, and chemical transformations of organic and inorganic contaminants

Conducting field sampling and coordinating laboratory analysis of soil, water, and/or air samples

Supporting human health and ecological risk assessments

Technically reviewing and summarizing documents (e.g., historical operations, environmental reports, regulations, permits, agency correspondence, testimony) to support environmental litigation matters

Preparing technical memoranda, portions of expert reports, and presentations

Collaboratively supporting multidisciplinary teams in the Environmental and Earth Sciences and other Exponent practices on exciting and challenging projects

Providing support to clients and to your team in Exponent's Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice

Investing in your professional development

Attending conference presentations and participating in journal publications

Expanding your professional visibility

Developing client relationships

Assisting with Exponent's business development efforts

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Geologic Engineering, Environmental/Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, or similar discipline

Minimum 2 years-experience in consulting or other government agency to be considered at Senior Scientist/Engineer position

Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills

Detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and manage time effectively

Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines

Strong interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment

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].

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