Chemical Engineer

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 seeking a Chemical Engineer to support a manufacturing area at a federal facility site in Indian Head, Maryland. We are looking for a motivated engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven background in manufacturing environments.

This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Flexible work schedules may be considered.

Job Description

• Support and optimize chemical processes within a manufacturing environment
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot chemical systems, equipment, and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Perform engineering calculations that support process design, equipment configuration, process condition establishment decisions for mass and energy balances, heat transfer calculations, and pump sizing
• Prepare, review, and edit technical documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), product technical data packages and specifications, equipment and facility drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Perform engineering, safety, and quality control analyses
• Apply computational modeling and simulation tools to analyze process data, improve efficiency, and solve technical challenges

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering
• 4 – 8 years of professional experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; experience with energetics is a plus
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and statistical analysis to compile, analyze, and present data
• Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, highly motivated, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
• Experience with computational modeling, simulation, or process optimization tools is preferred
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations