Junior Engineers/Scientists/Technicians

Posted:
9/24/2024, 1:54:21 AM

Location(s):
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Durham, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

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. 

ERG is hiring enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Engineers/Scientists/Technicians to provide technical support in the development, design, and execution of technical research projects for the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Research activities will include decontamination and consequence management research; development and validation of measurement methods, source emission characterizations and data collection; research in areas of atmospheric sciences, physical, chemical, biological, toxicological, and human and ecological exposure; development, evaluation, and application of air quality simulation modeling in in the Fluid Modeling Facility/Meteorological Wind Tunnel; and other related research activities. Activities will include working in specialized laboratories and machine shops including fabrication machine shops, Metrology laboratory, and other specialized analytical and microbiological laboratories.
 
As a junior professional, you will play an integral role in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions, and executing technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience while working alongside seasoned experts. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation. They will work with senior staff to write work plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and reports for work being performed by ERG.
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 and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.
  
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As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.