Structural Engineer/Associate (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D.)
Exponent Inc. · New York, NY, US · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 16, 2026
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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 Structural Engineer/Associate (Infrastructure Risk) for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY .
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.
EIT or PE (Civil) or the ability to obtain a…