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Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E.)

EXPONENT INC · New York

📍 New York, NYvia icimsPosted 2026-09-24
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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.   Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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 Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk)  for our  Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY; Menlo Park, CA; Oakland, CA; Irvine, CA; Atlanta, GA; or Houston TX .    You will be responsible for Developing and implementing analytical tools and frameworks to characterize and assess critical infrastructure risks and support decision-making Performing quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis to determine the impacts of hazards on infrastructure Performing engineering analyses related to project work in the energy sector Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, statisticians, and data scientists to develop and implement engineering risk analyses Preparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in the energy sector Gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing diverse sources of data and information – including structural drawings and specifications, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes and standards, meteorological and other environmental data, and relevant technical literature – for use in engineering analyses Enhancing professional profile and expertise through participation and service in professional societies, continued professional development, technical publications, and conference presentations Supporting practice recruiting efforts by identifying and recruiting exceptional and diversely experienced talent You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required.   Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one state is required 4+ years of relevant post-PhD work experience Technical background in the theory and implementation of probabilistic risk analysis Graduate coursework in probabilistic methods or risk analysis in civil engineering applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writes and speaks clearly and concisely; work product is thorough and technically accurate) Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams Able to gather and interpret information from diverse sources in engineering, infrastructure, energy, and related contexts Able to convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries Applies technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in completing work Efficient and poised under stress; receptive to changes and new ideas; able to prioritize tasks Able to support multiple concurrent group projects 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]. Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.   Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.  Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite Compensation Our consult

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