Air Quality Engineer or Scientist- I

Eastern Research Group Inc

NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$70,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Air Quality, Background Investigation, Calibration, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Sciences, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Health Economics, Instrumentation, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Public Health, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, R Programming Language, Regulations, Research Skills, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Research, Technical Writing, Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

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. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Eastern Research Group is searching for a highly motivated air quality research scientist. Responsibilities will include managing and executing projects and tasks related to various air quality measurements and monitoring projects, including community monitoring, near-road monitoring, oil and gas monitoring, methods research, exposure investigations, source testing, and other air-related sampling and monitoring events. The individual will be required to engineer, test, and utilize air quality measurement instrumentation across various projects across the country. They will write work plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and reports for work being performed by ERG.

Traveling to sites to conduct air quality research sampling and monitoring will be 25-35% of the work profile, with field travel up to 3-4 consecutive weeks. Data processing skills will be essential for this role.

Job Description:

  • Lead air quality measurement studies across the country in support of EPA air quality monitoring research
  • Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain air quality monitoring instrumentation
  • Process field data using R, MATLAB, or Python
  • Conduct other related tasks involved in air quality research projects including presentations and publishing research papers
  • Successfully complete all required annual safety training
  • Support equipment repair, calibration, and maintenance

Qualifications and Skills:

  • B.S. degree in Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Aptitude and interest in science, technical work, mechanical equipment, and air quality
  • Experience with air quality measurement instrumentation
  • Proficient in instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, and operation
  • Ability & willingness to travel 25-35% of the time, with some field travel being for 3-4 consecutive weeks
  • Ability to work in outdoor field settings
  • Data processing skills in R, MATLAB or Python
  • Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
  • Experience with writing technical documents
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

$60,000 - $70,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

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.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (781) 674-7293.

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

About the Company

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Eastern Research Group Inc

Helping our clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan sustainable facilities, and achieve other positive outcomes. ERG offer's an atmosphere of respect, where everyone at all levels is treated with kindness and compassion. How does this work? We look for people with similar goals, skills, and dedication to client service. We look for people who embrace our collaborative philosophy. In this atmosphere, our employees can develop, grow, and diversify their skills. They can participate on project teams that pull together different specialties and strengths to meet specific client needs. One key result of this philosophy is that we have very low turnover of staff. The atmosphere of respect that we apply internally extends in equal measure to client relationships. We listen to and learn about our clients’ goals. We develop and implement practical, cost-effective plans to meet those goals. And we make ourselves available and responsive to changing needs and priorities.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
WEBSITE
http://www.erg.com/jobs