Senior Scientist/Engineer
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.
Job Description:
- This position involves providing research support on research projects for the U.S. EPA, states, and nonprofit organizations
- This will require reviews of Superfund site documents, mathematical modeling, and report writing and editing. In addition, the position involves frequent collaborative work with employees from related disciplines
- Data analysis and interpretation of scientific results will be required for some projects
Qualifications and Skills:
- 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
Compensation (from employer):
65–180 USD per-hour-wage
Summary
Support research on hazardous waste sites, review documents, model data, and communicate findings.
Job title
Senior Scientist/Engineer
Experience level
5+ years
Industry
research and consulting
Location requirements
Fairfax, VA; on-site work, no remote work mentioned
Salary
65–180 USD per-hour-wage
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Fairfax, VA, USA