Junior Water Resources Engineer/Scientist

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to support water-related projects within our Water Practice in Arlington, VA.

A recent or upcoming graduate with coursework in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management is ideal. The selected candidate will perform project-level support, with PE licensure pursuit encouraged for those with an engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, with a focus on water or wastewater
• 0-1 year of professional experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; college transcripts required
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in data analysis, including advanced Excel functions and R
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Academic coursework or research experience in wastewater, water resources, or water quality
• Internship or project experience in environmental consulting, water management, or a related field
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance frameworks applicable to water programs

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project support across ERG's water-related projects
• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to water resources, water quality, wastewater management, and water and wastewater treatment
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and other project deliverables
• Evaluate water and wastewater treatment needs, system performance, and associated costs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project managers to support client objectives
• Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks to facilitate successful project execution

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

R

Excel

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to support water-related projects within our Water Practice in Arlington, VA.

A recent or upcoming graduate with coursework in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management is ideal. The selected candidate will perform project-level support, with PE licensure pursuit encouraged for those with an engineering background.