Erg17d ago

USD 80000–110000/yr

Water Engineer and LCA Analyst

United States·FairfaxRemoteFull Timemid

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.

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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 looking for a dynamic research engineer with strong technical foundations in water/wastewater engineering, data analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment to support projects seeking to improve the sustainability of our water management systems.

Developing water treatment process models to evaluate the cost and environmental impact of different water treatment strategies

Assessing innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies for their ability to remove a broad range of emerging contaminants

Opportunities to use data science approaches to model system-level performance; identify key tradeoffs in design and operation parameters

Routinely employ systems-level thinking to evaluate and solve complex problems

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or similarly technical program; specific coursework in life cycle assessment a plus

Master’s degree or higher preferred; may also consider a Bachelor’s degree with sufficient professional experience

3+ years applied professional experience

P.E. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar a plus

Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes; experience with system design or operation a plus

Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience, including experience with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro or openLCA)

Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis. Experience with advanced Excel functions and Python is strongly preferred; GIS experience a plus

Ability to think creatively and holistically about complex systems

Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis

Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research

Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings in technical report or journal article

Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity

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Fairfax, United States

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Posted: April 11, 2026
First seen: April 11, 2026
Last seen: April 28, 2026

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Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) supports clients in protecting the environment and improving public health through a wide range of consulting services.

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5k+

Founded

1994

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erg.com

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