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Exponent Inc.

Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Apply by: Nov 4, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 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.

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 Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to assist clients in solving challenging, interdisciplinary problems involving heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of technical consulting, including effective verbal and written communication and the establishment of deep areas of technical expertise, and to serve clients effectively.

You will be responsible for

Planning experimental investigations and executing laboratory tests
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Authoring written reports, proposals, and presentations
Communicating effectively with team members, managers, and clients
Performing field inspections

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields
Fundamental mastery of the principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Background in hands-on/fieldwork or other technical experience outside of the classroom
Strong ability to synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to form opinions and actionable recommendations for clients
Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice
Interest in developing a client base
Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Other preferred, but not required, qualifications:

Working knowledge of machine shop tools, fabrication techniques, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, chemical reactors)
Capable of using coding languages/packages such as Matlab, Python, or R to conduct data analysis
Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with software packages such as Comsol, Ansys Fluent, or STAR-CCM+
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, and ASTM standards)
Background in process safety and risk assessment, preferably in the petrochemical industry

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

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/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 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.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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Skills

Mechanical engineering
Aerospace engineering
Chemical engineering
Fluid mechanics
P.Eng.
Data acquisition systems
Python
R
Data analysis
Computational fluid dynamics
CFD
Ansys Fluent
Hazard assessment
Inspection

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