Environmental Scientist/Engineer (M.Sc./M.Eng. or Ph.D.) - Exponent Inc.

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 Scientist/Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Burlington, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis on existing projects and business development efforts.

You will be responsible for:

• Organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting environmental chemistry data
• Technically reviewing and summarizing documents (e.g., historical operations, environmental reports, regulations, 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
• 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 Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; M.Sc./M.Eng. with relevant experience will be considered.
• Non-academic experience in the field of environmental sciences/engineering (consulting experience is a plus)
• Field experience with contaminated site investigation and/or remediation with a consulting company in the USA is a plus
• Environmental litigation support experience with a consulting company in the USA is a plus
• Familiarity with environmental chemistry, statistical analysis, contaminant fate and transport, and/or allocation of environmental contamination response costs is a plus
• Strong interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• Detail oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines

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:

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

Benefits you will enjoy:

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

Job Locations:US-MA-Burlington