Senior Scientist/Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) seeks a senior scientist/engineer to support EPA projects with focus on hazardous waste remediation. The position involves delivering research for federal and nonprofit clients and collaborating across ERG practices to advance remediation strategies.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. with five or more years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong data analysis, modeling, and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. plus 5 years of experience with hazardous waste remediation.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Applied experience with quantitative research activities in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience developing written products for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Providing research support on projects for the U.S. EPA, states, and nonprofit organizations.
• Reviews of Superfund site documents, mathematical modeling, and report writing and editing. Frequent collaborative work with employees from related disciplines.
• Data analysis and interpretation of scientific results for some projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Research experience

Written communication

Education

PhD in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

ERG seeks a senior scientist/engineer to support our work for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We support research projects for federal and non‑profit clients and seek support on projects focused on characterizing hazardous waste sites and evaluating remedial alternatives. The position will involve close collaboration with diverse practices across ERG.

Responsibilities

• Providing research support on projects for the U.S. EPA, states, and nonprofit organizations.
• Reviews of Superfund site documents, mathematical modeling, and report writing and editing. Frequent collaborative work with employees from related disciplines.
• Data analysis and interpretation of scientific results for some projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. plus 5 years of experience with hazardous waste remediation.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills.
• Applied experience with quantitative research activities in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience developing written products for technical and non‑technical audiences.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.