Water Resources, Agricultural, or Nutrient Management Senior Managing Scientist (Ph.D.) ID 2023-1304 Location US-DC-Washington Practice Ecological and Biological Sciences Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. 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 Water Resources, Agricultural, or Nutrient Management Senior Managing Scientist for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in our Washington, DC office. Position locations in our Alexandria, VA, Bellevue, WA, Maynard, MA, Menlo Park, CA or Pasadena, CA offices will be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice. You will be responsible for Strategic business development and client networking with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services globally in the agricultural and nutrient management arena Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities focusing on agricultural and nutrient management, including government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes Directing and support the conducting of analyses and preparing regulatory documents and expert reports Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Water Resources, Agricultural Science, Ecology, Engineering, or another related field Professional Engineer (PE) for Senior Managing Engineer position track Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years of direct consulting experience Expert level knowledge of land-use activities, agricultural science, soil science, crop management, water resources including irrigation practices, pest management, and nutrient management Working knowledge of farming practices Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and the state-of-science on a broad range of terrestrial, wildlife, soil, and water