Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
ID
2025-2084
Location
US-MA-Natick Practice Thermal Sciences Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 – USD $130,000.00 /Yr. Workplace Type On-Site
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 Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
You will be responsible for
Evaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems
Reviewing fire protection codes and standards
Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability
Planning and executing experimental test programs
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Conducting fieldwork
Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering or

M.S. + 3-5

years of work experience related to Fire Protection Engineering
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus
Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise
Life @ Exponent
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 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.
Salary Range
USD $110,000.00 – USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
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.
Job Locations
US-MA-Natick