Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD)

Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD) ID 2025-1950 Location US-IL-Chicago Practice Civil and Structural Engineering Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

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.

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 Principal Structural Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Chicago or Warrenville, IL .

We are looking for experienced consultants to help lead and further expand our Structural Engineering consulting efforts, as well as contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

In this role, you will work as part of a team to lead analytical and computer problem-solving, perform experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and develop and maintain client relations.

Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.

You will be responsible for Lead business generation and client development efforts Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural/building envelope performance failures Conducting projects and supervising others analytical and computer problem solving Leading field investigations and diagnostic surveys Preparing and presenting technical reports and complicated engineering assessments Continued professional development towards maintaining professional expertise Providing expert testimony where appropriate You will have the following skills and qualifications M.S./Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field Significant business development experience with a proven track record Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Illinois Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical engineering and project management post-graduation An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services Experience drafting/reviewing analysis, reports, and presentations Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications Strong client base in similar market areas A dedication to quality and accuracy Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com . Job Locations US-IL-Chicago US-IL-Warrenville Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Submit a referral to this job Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment.