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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Managing Fire Protection Engineer - MS/PhD

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-time$115k - $135k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering is required.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
  • A strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion is required.
  • At least 5 years of industry experience in Fire Protection Engineering is required.
  • Business development experience with a proven track record and the ability to attract new or repeat clients or funding is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and strong mentorship skills with technical staff are required.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside their direct area of expertise.
  • Prior experience with prescriptive or performance-based analysis and applying codes and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association, International Code Council, American Society for Testing and Materials, Underwriters Laboratories, and similar organizations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical work for clients, including national, state, and local fire and building code reviews.
  • Analyze active and passive fire protection systems.
  • Design, construct, and coordinate laboratory experiments and testing.
  • Conduct fire and explosion investigations, including hands-on field work.
  • Work in teams on complex interdisciplinary problems, often with tight deadlines.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with experts in other technical disciplines.
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
  • Manage projects and build client relationships.
  • Prepare proposals and technical reports, and present findings to clients.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is preferred.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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