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Exponent sponsors H-1B visas for specialized consulting and professional services roles, particularly in technical disciplines like engineering, science, and data analysis. While not among the highest-volume H-1B sponsors, Exponent does support international candidates in qualified specialty occupation positions across its consulting practice.
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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 Managing Scientist with a focus in Water Resources, Agricultural, or Nutrient Management for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in our Washington, DC office. Position locations in our Alexandria, VA, Bellevue, WA, Philadelphia, PA, Menlo Park, CA, or Pasadena, CA offices will also 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 water resources, agricultural, and nutrient management arena
- Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities focusing on environmental issues, including agricultural and nutrient management
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant federal and state government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
- Directing and supporting the conduct 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 participating 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, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, or another related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, with at least three (3) years of direct consulting experience
- Expert-level knowledge of various land-use activities, including agricultural science, soil science, crop and livestock management, water resources, including irrigation practices, pest management, and nutrient management
- Working knowledge of farming practices with a strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and the state-of-science on a broad range of terrestrial, wildlife, soil, and water quality issues
- Proven experience with data analysis and statistics
- Proven experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications
- Strong commitment to personal development and the development of staff
Not required, but any of the following experiences would be a plus:
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to agriculture, water quality, and related environmental sciences, including USDA, ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the U.S. and similar laws and regulations in other countries
- Experience in addressing domestic animals, including cattle, swine, fowl, and aquaculture
- Experience in addressing both proactive and litigation-related matters
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
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. #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 Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, 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 $140,000.00 - USD $171,000.00 /Yr.
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.
JOB LOCATIONS
US-Washington, DC
US-VA-Alexandria
US-WA-Bellevue
US-PA-Philadelphia
US-CA-Menlo Park
US-CA-Pasadena
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 Managing Scientist with a focus in Water Resources, Agricultural, or Nutrient Management for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in our Washington, DC office. Position locations in our Alexandria, VA, Bellevue, WA, Philadelphia, PA, Menlo Park, CA, or Pasadena, CA offices will also 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 water resources, agricultural, and nutrient management arena
- Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities focusing on environmental issues, including agricultural and nutrient management
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant federal and state government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
- Directing and supporting the conduct 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 participating 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, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, or another related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, with at least three (3) years of direct consulting experience
- Expert-level knowledge of various land-use activities, including agricultural science, soil science, crop and livestock management, water resources, including irrigation practices, pest management, and nutrient management
- Working knowledge of farming practices with a strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and the state-of-science on a broad range of terrestrial, wildlife, soil, and water quality issues
- Proven experience with data analysis and statistics
- Proven experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications
- Strong commitment to personal development and the development of staff
Not required, but any of the following experiences would be a plus:
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to agriculture, water quality, and related environmental sciences, including USDA, ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the U.S. and similar laws and regulations in other countries
- Experience in addressing domestic animals, including cattle, swine, fowl, and aquaculture
- Experience in addressing both proactive and litigation-related matters
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
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. #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 Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, 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 $140,000.00 - USD $171,000.00 /Yr.
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.
JOB LOCATIONS
US-Washington, DC
US-VA-Alexandria
US-WA-Bellevue
US-PA-Philadelphia
US-CA-Menlo Park
US-CA-Pasadena
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Exponent H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target Technical Consulting Roles
Exponent's H-1B sponsorships concentrate in technical disciplines such as engineering, data science, and scientific consulting. Prioritizing roles in these areas gives you a stronger chance of receiving sponsorship consideration than applying to general administrative positions.
Demonstrate Specialty Occupation Credentials Early
Consulting firms like Exponent need to establish that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. Lead with your degree field and how it directly applies to the specific consulting work in your application materials and interviews.
Use Verified Sponsorship Data When Job Searching
When searching for open roles at Exponent, Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to companies that won't support H-1B candidates.
Prepare for a Specialty Occupation Justification
In consulting, USCIS scrutinizes whether each specific role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Work with Exponent's HR team early to document how your assignments and responsibilities align with your academic background and the specialty occupation definition.
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Does Exponent sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Exponent does sponsor H-1B visas for qualifying roles, primarily in technical consulting disciplines such as engineering and scientific analysis. Sponsorship is not guaranteed for every open position, so candidates should confirm H-1B support directly with Exponent's recruiting team during early stages of the hiring process.
Which roles at Exponent are most likely to receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at Exponent is most common in technically specialized consulting roles, including engineering, data analysis, and scientific disciplines where a specific bachelor's degree or higher is a genuine requirement of the work. General business, administrative, or project coordination roles are less likely to qualify under the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at Exponent?
Once Exponent agrees to sponsor you, their HR or legal team will engage an immigration attorney to file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and then the H-1B petition with USCIS. Your role is to provide educational credentials, employment details, and any prior immigration history. The process begins well before the April filing deadline, so confirm timelines with your recruiter early.
How do I know how long the H-1B process will take at Exponent?
Standard H-1B processing takes several months from petition filing to approval. Exponent, like most employers, can elect premium processing to receive a decision within a few weeks. If you are transitioning from F-1 OPT, timing your offer and petition filing to avoid a gap in work authorization is critical. Discuss the timeline with Exponent's HR team as soon as sponsorship is confirmed.
How do I find H-1B jobs at Exponent as an international candidate?
Start by identifying Exponent roles that align with your technical specialty and confirm sponsorship availability before investing heavily in the application. Migrate Mate helps international job seekers filter opportunities by verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your efforts on companies and roles with a real track record of supporting H-1B candidates rather than relying on job listings that don't disclose visa policies.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Exponent?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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