Exponent · 2 hours ago
Thermal Sciences Engineer (Ph.D.)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to solving complex challenges for clients. They are seeking a Thermal Sciences Engineer to assist in solving interdisciplinary problems related to heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics while contributing to the team's technical consulting efforts.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Authoring written reports, proposals, and presentations
Communicating effectively with team members, managers, and clients
Performing field inspections
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required
Fundamental mastery of the principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Background in hands-on/fieldwork or other technical experience outside of the classroom
Strong ability to synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to form opinions and actionable recommendations for clients
Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice
Interest in developing a client base
Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Proven dedication to quality and accuracy
Preferred
Working knowledge of machine shop tools, fabrication techniques, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, chemical reactors)
Capable of using coding languages/packages such as Matlab, Python, or R to conduct data analysis
Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with software packages such as Comsol, Ansys Fluent, or STAR-CCM+
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, and ASTM standards)
Background in process safety and risk assessment, preferably in the petrochemical industry
Benefits
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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