Senior Engineer - Energetics Processing

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in Energetics Processing to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing technical evaluations, conducting hazard analyses, and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will have over 20 years of experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on safety and hazard analysis. This full-time position is based on-site in Indian Head, MD, and offers a collaborative work environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the energetics field.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Educational Benefits

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience in process engineering and safety.
• Expertise in energetic manufacturing processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical evaluations on process engineering and safety projects.
• Planning and executing hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Process Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Risk Assessment

Energetics Manufacturing

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

ERG is a research and consulting firm providing support to federal, state, and commercial clients. We offer multidisciplinary teams with expertise in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We seek highly motivated individuals with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer with Energetics Processing experience to support energetics and chemical manufacturing processes, including evaluating safe processes, equipment, and facility design. Responsibilities include formulating risk mitigation strategies, providing technical expertise in process startup activities, evaluating SOPs, investigating malfunctions and incidents, and interacting with technical customers. The role involves project management, meeting facilitation, incident investigation, and hazard analysis facilitation. This full-time position is based at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland, and involves collaboration with ERG personnel at the site and in our Chantilly and Arlington offices.

The position requires full-time on-site work at Indian Head, MD, located approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical evaluations on process engineering, safety, and hazard analysis projects related to energetics research, development, and manufacturing.
• Planning and executing hazard analyses and risk assessments, including PHAs, PrHAs, JHAs, LOPAs, FMEAs, SHAs, QRAs, and O&SHA.
• Applying root cause analysis and fault tree analysis techniques in malfunction and incident investigations.
• Developing safety, environmental, engineering, and quality documentation for process startup and re-start efforts.
• Reviewing SOPs for energetics processing operations.
• Performing process design tasks, including reviewing drawings, equipment, specifications, and calculations.
• Providing on-site support, participating in technical meetings, drafting minutes, reviewing technical information, and conducting plant inspections.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 20 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in process engineering, safety, and hazard analysis.
• Expertise in energetic manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading engineering and safety reviews with stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain or hold a Department of Defense Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in energetics processing, including mixing, casting, reaction chemistry, research, manufacturing, and machining of energetic compounds.

ERG offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a 401k plan, profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and more. Salary depends on experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC regulations. We are committed to a fair and respectful work environment and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.