Lead Combustion Engineer for Environmental Research

ERG

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k with profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave benefits

Job summary

ERG seeks a Combustion Engineer or Scientist to join our environmental research team in Charlotte, NC. You will lead hands-on projects and contribute to combustion research, emissions testing, and EPA-related measurements in collaboration with environmental scientists and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and 2–10 years of experience with combustion systems, safety protocols, and data analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, or related discipline.
2-10 years of experience in a research or testing environment with exposure to combustion systems.
Experience implementing safety protocols, including authoring safety guidance documents.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, data acquisition systems, PLC programming, and industrial control configurations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, evaluate, design, and operate advanced combustion systems.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and technical specialists to support combustion source measurements for the EPA.
Diagnose and resolve operational issues within combustion facilities, including control systems, replacement part sourcing, and repair coordination.
Configure sampling equipment and collect emissions data per EPA methodologies (e.g., Method 5).
Design and implement sampling systems, including continuous emissions monitoring technologies such as gas analyzers, FTIR, and particle measurement instruments.
Analyze data to ensure alignment with project quality objectives and identify improvement opportunities.
Work with EPA personnel through technical meetings and initiatives.
Maintain accurate records per records management standards.
Follow safety and QA protocols.