Managing Engineer- Environmental Hydrologist​/Ph.D

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Managing Engineer- Environmental Hydrologist (Ph.D.) in Pasadena, CA. The role involves providing scientific support on projects related to flooding, water resources, and climate change impacts. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields, at least 4 years of experience, and skills in surface water modeling and GIS tools. The position emphasizes teamwork, client relationship building, and technical report preparation.
Position: Managing Engineer- Environmental Hydrologist (Ph.D.)
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 Managing Engineer for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Pasadena, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high-level scientific support for projects centering on evaluation of flooding, geomorphology, water resources and water quality, contaminant transport and fate, and evaluation of the impacts of climate change. The ideal candidate should be willing to expand their area of expertise into emerging environmental issues including climate change impacts on water supply and environmental quality, evolving policy related to water quality and waste management, and contaminants of emerging concern.
You

will be responsible for
• Examining surface water hydrology, flooding, and geomorphology
• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on hydrology (floods, droughts, snowpack, and water supply impacts)
• Synthesizing technical information and applying critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
• Developing client relationships and building business in the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice
You will have the following skills and qualifications
• Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Geologic Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Limnology, Water Resources, or similar discipline
• Registered professional engineer
• Minimum 4 years of experience in consulting or government agency (e.g., regulatory agency, Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA)
• Experience with common surface water modeling and GIS tools is desired (1-D and 2-D HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, FLO-2D, computational fluid dynamics models such as Delft-3D, etc.)
• Experience modeling chemical fate and transport is a plus
• Expertise in large dataset visualization
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Life @ Exponent

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Life at Exponent

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…