Entry Level Engineers/Scientists/Chemists/Technicians

Job Description

Aid in designing, developing, and testing new processes or experiments under the guidance of senior engineers, scientists, or technicians.
Prepare technical reports, conduct data analysis, and document project details.
Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory and field equipment.
Execute technical projects under the direction of senior staff.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative engineering or scientific solutions.
Follow all safety protocols and requirements in laboratory and field settings, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Contribute to ongoing projects by collecting data, performing tests, and compiling results.
Present technical findings, project progress, and results under the guidance of senior staff to leadership, clients, or at conferences as appropriate.
Gain hands-on exposure to project management, design processes, and technical problem-solving.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated aptitude and interest in science, technical work, mechanical equipment, chemistry, and air quality
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory, technical setting, or engineering project (academic or professional)
• Experience in mechanical work, laboratory research, or field science preferred
• Knowledge of EPA source test methods/procedures, air quality or emissions monitoring equipment, and related techniques preferred
• Ability to travel as needed for field projects across the country
• Ability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screenings
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or equivalent experience hauling trailers over long distances

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)

About the Role

At ERG, we hire people with the best minds and provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment to develop their careers. We seek enthusiastic and highly motivated entry-level engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians to support the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Our team works on a variety of research projects, including decontamination and consequence management research, development and validation of measurement methods, source emission characterization and data collection, atmospheric sciences, physical, chemical, biological, toxicological, and human and ecological exposure studies, air quality simulation modeling, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize solutions while executing technical projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation
• Provide input to senior staff in preparing work plans, QAPPs, H&S plans, and reports
• Contribute to ongoing projects by collecting data, performing tests, and compiling results
• Present technical findings, project progress, and results to leadership, clients, or at conferences
• Gain hands-on exposure to project management, design processes, and technical problem-solving

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work effectively across teams to drive innovation. They should also have a strong aptitude and interest in science, technical work, mechanical equipment, chemistry, and air quality.

Skills

• Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated aptitude and interest in science, technical work, mechanical equipment, chemistry, and air quality
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory, technical setting, or engineering project (academic or professional)
• Experience in mechanical work, laboratory research, or field science preferred
• Knowledge of EPA source test methods/procedures, air quality or emissions monitoring equipment, and related techniques preferred
• Ability to travel as needed for field projects across the country
• Ability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screenings
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or equivalent experience hauling trailers over long distances

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)

Pay

The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary based on project needs and client requirements.