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

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

2025-2110

Location
US-MD-Bowie

Practice
Thermal Sciences

Position Type
Full-time

Posted Salary Range
USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /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 Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD; Chicago, IL; Warrenville, IL; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Natick, MA; or Atlanta, GA. 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 for

Evaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems
Reviewing fire protection codes and standards
Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability
Planning and executing experimental test programs
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Conducting fieldwork
Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering or M.S. plus 3-5 years of work experience related to Fire Protection Engineering
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
Hands-on experience in fire... 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.