{"id":8615,"date":"2026-10-28T11:51:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigmaearth.com\/sustainability-jobs\/job\/senior-scientist-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:51:58","slug":"senior-scientist-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/sigmaearth.com\/sustainability-jobs\/job\/senior-scientist-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Scientist\/Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>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.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description: <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<div>\n<li>This position involves providing research support on research projects for the U.S. EPA, states, and nonprofit organizations<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Data analysis and interpretation of scientific results will be required for some projects<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Qualifications and Skills: <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ph.D. plus 5 years of experience with hazardous waste remediation<\/li>\n<li>Strong written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills<\/li>\n<li>Applied experience with quantitative research activities in an academic or professional setting<\/li>\n<li>Experience developing written products for technical and non-technical audiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>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. &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.erg.com\/\">https:\/\/www.erg.com<\/a>.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If you\u2019re 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\u2019s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at <a href=\"mailto:Resumes-Lex@erg.com\">Resumes-Lex@erg.com<\/a> or call (781) 674-7293.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>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.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><em>This role is advertised by ERG. Applications are handled on the employer&#8217;s own careers site &mdash; <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.lever.co\/erg\/5764bc6d-b34f-41d6-9dbd-eb1bbf693b65\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">apply here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. 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