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
Provide on-site support at a federal manufacturing facility in Indian Head, MD and coordinate with ERG personnel in Fairfax and Arlington offices
Requirements
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
Experience with computational modeling, simulation, or process optimization tools is preferred
Strong organizational and planning skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; highly motivated
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Benefits
ERG offers competitive salaries
Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Educational benefits
FSAs
Generous 401k plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11-20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave per year (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Flexible work schedules may be considered
Friendly, flexible work environment
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
chemical processesengineering calculationsprocess designheat transfer calculationspump sizingcomputational modelingsimulationprocess optimizationdata analysistechnical documentation
Soft skills
organizational skillsplanning skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailmotivationtask managementprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringDepartment of Defense Secret-level security clearance