Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/Ph

Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)
ID

2026-2421

Location
US-GA-Atlanta

Practice
Thermal Sciences

Position Type
Full-time

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 Managing Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Warrenville, IL; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Natick, MA.

You will be responsible for

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
Working in teams on complex interdisciplinary problems, often with tight deadlines
Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
Project management and building client relationships
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
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Professional Engineering License (PE) strongly preferred
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Minimum of 5 years of industry... 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.