Senior Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)
ID

2026-2281

Location
US-MD-Bowie

Practice
Thermal Sciences

Position Type
Full-time

Posted Salary Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /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.
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 Senior Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Warrenville, IL; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or Natick, MA.

You will be responsible for

Working in teams on complex interdisciplinary problems, often with tight deadlines
Performing outstanding technical work for clients to include:
National, state, and local fire and building code reviews
Analysis of active and passive fire protection systems
Laboratory experimental design, construction, and coordination of testing
Fire and explosion investigations including hands on experience in the field
Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and... For full info follow application link.

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.