Electrical EngineerExponent 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!We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Bellevue, WA.
In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications in domains such as electric utility risk mitigation (power systems and EMF), electrical failure analysis and investigative field work, and litigation and patent matters. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.You will be responsible for:Performing engineering analysis and consulting on technical problems involving electrical infrastructure, power systems, and electrical equipmentSupporting electric utility projects that may include EMF assessment, electromagnetic coupling/induction, grounding, fault phenomena, transients, and related applied physicsDeveloping software tools to automate analyses, process data, and improve internal workflows; applying sound software engineering practices (testing, code review, version control)Performing laboratory and/or field investigations, including test design, instrument setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of electrical equipment or systemsSupporting investigations and matters that may include fire origin/cause support, failure investigations, and patent disputes (e.g., technical analysis, experiment design, and documentation of findings)Preparing technical proposals, interacting with clients, and presenting conclusions in written reports, visualizations, and oral presentationsWorking independently and in multidisciplinary teams across a project lifecycle: scoping; design of experiments; testing/field work; data analysis; reporting; and client communicationPursuing business development opportunities and contributing to growth of the practice through your technical expertise and professional networkYou will have the following skills and qualifications:Ph.D.
in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related fieldTechnical experience with electric power systems and/or electromagnetics/EMF applied to electrical infrastructureExperience with high-voltage engineering and/or applied physics related to utility systems is also helpfulPresently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing requiredHands-on experience building software tools and working with data using Python, including experience developing analysis and/or production-quality engineering softwareExperience working with relational databases and/or structured datasetsExperience with data engineering concepts (e.g., data modeling, orchestration, CI/CD, containers) and building reliable pipelines from raw data to analytics outputsExperience producing effective technical visualizations and communicating assumptions/uncertainty clearlyHands-on experience with electrical measurement/test equipment and data acquisition systemsComfort working in lab and/or field environments, including troubleshooting and rigorous documentation for client-facing deliverables (including potential litigation or patent matters)Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teamsAbility to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and legal audiencesAbility to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting servicesPreferred (nice to have) - Experience with at least one of the following: SQL, MATLAB, AWS and/or Azure; Palantir Foundry; Power BI; EMF modeling tools; PSCADApplicants 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).