Structural Engineer / Associate (Ph.D.)

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a  Managing Scientist with a focus in Water Resources, Agricultural, or Nutrient Management  for our Practice in our Washington, DC office. Position locations in our Alexandria, VA, Bellevue, WA, Philadelphia, PA, Menlo Park, CA or Pasadena, CA offices will also be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice.

You will be responsible for

• Strategic business development and client networking with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services globally in water resources, agricultural, and nutrient management arena
• Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities focusing on environmental issues including agricultural and nutrient management
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant federal and state government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
• Directing and supporting the conduct of analyses and preparing regulatory documents and expert reports
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to agriculture, water quality and related environmental sciences including USDA, ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the . and similar laws and regulations in other countriesExperience in addressing domestic animals including cattle, swine, fowl, and aquacultureExperience in addressing both proactive and litigation related matters