Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

Our OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD .In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.You will be responsible forEvaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systemsReviewing fire protection codes and standardsConducting laboratory assessments of material flammabilityPlanning and executing experimental test programsPerforming engineering calculations and analysisConducting fieldworkPreparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clientsYou will have the following skills and qualificationsPh.D. in Fire Protection Engineering or M.S. plus 3-5 years of work experience related to Fire Protection EngineeringStrong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustionOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsHands‑on experience in executing experimental programsHands‑on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plusPrior experience with prescriptive and/or performance‑based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferredStrong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertiseCompensationOur 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.Salary RangeUSD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Benefits you will enjoyExponent 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 LocationsUS-MD-Bowie#J-18808-Ljbffr

Our OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD .In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.You will be responsible forEvaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systemsReviewing fire protection codes and standardsConducting laboratory assessments of material flammabilityPlanning and executing experimental test programsPerforming engineering calculations and analysisConducting fieldworkPreparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clientsYou will have the following skills and qualificationsPh.D. in Fire Protection Engineering or M.S. plus 3-5 years of work experience related to Fire Protection EngineeringStrong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustionOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsHands‑on experience in executing experimental programsHands‑on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plusPrior experience with prescriptive and/or performance‑based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferredStrong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertiseCompensationOur 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.Salary RangeUSD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Benefits you will enjoyExponent 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 LocationsUS-MD-Bowie#J-18808-Ljbffr

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