Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD)

Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent

United States, Florida, Tampa

Jun 03, 2025

Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD)

ID

2025-1949

Location

US-FL-Tampa

Practice

Civil and Structural Engineering

Position Type

Full-time

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 Principal Structural Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Tampa, FL. We are looking for experienced consultants to help lead and further expand our Structural Engineering consulting efforts, as well as contribute to the continued growth of our practice. In this role, you will work as part of a team to lead analytical and computer problem-solving, perform experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and develop and maintain client relations. Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.

You will be responsible for

Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural/building envelope performance failures

Conducting projects and supervising others analytical and computer problem solving

Leading field investigations and diagnostic surveys

Preparing and presenting technical reports and complicated engineering assessments

Continued professional development towards maintaining professional expertise

Providing expert testimony where appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications

M.S./Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

Significant business development experience with a proven track record

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida

Structural Engineer (SE) License is preferred

Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals

Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical engineering and project management post-graduation

An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base

Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting

Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services

Experience drafting/reviewing analysis, reports, and presentations

Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff

Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications

Strong client base in similar market areas

A dedication to quality and accuracy

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

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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

Benefits you will enjoy

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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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Job Locations

US-FL-Tampa