Air Quality Engineer or Scientist- I

Overview

Lead air quality measurement studies, instrument deployment, data analysis, travel.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• instrument calibration
• equipment maintenance
• research publication
• study leadership
• field deployment

Tasks

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

Requirements

• air quality
• data processing
• instrumentation
• b.s. engineering
• field travel
• communication

What You Bring

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. 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. -Experience with air quality measurement instrumentation -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 -Aptitude and interest in science, technical work, mechanical equipment, and air quality -Strong organizational and communication skills -Successfully complete all required annual safety training -Ability & willingness to travel 25-35% of the time, with some field travel being for 3-4 consecutive weeks -Proficient in instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, and operation -B.S. degree in Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field

Benefits

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. 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 Erg

-Partners with federal and state agencies as well as private organizations, tackling projects from air quality and water regulation to toxic emissions control. -Expertise spans compliance evaluations, economic and regulatory policy analysis, and designing environmental management systems. -Work includes hands-on laboratory analysis and engineering solutions like wastewater treatment design and custom instrumentation in their RTP lab. -Delivers educational services and training programs, developing curricula for K-12 and professional audiences.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-phone or video interview via skype, teams, gotomeeting, etc. -in-person meeting with erg employee after an offer before sharing personal info.

Security Clearance

-must pass background checks and initial/random drug screening.