Mobile Source 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 searching for highly motivated entry- to mid-level engineers to support our ongoing environmental enforcement work. Our enforcement group includes a wide range of services to state and federal agency clients, including field inspections, evidence analysis and handling, and other law enforcement investigation activities. This position requires the candidate to be local to ERG’s Chantilly, Virginia office.

Candidates must be willing and able to be at the Chantilly, VA, office on short notice, though telework work may be considered for some of the duties covered by this position. 

Job Description:

• Evaluate vehicles, engines, parts, and components for compliance with environmental regulations
• Evaluate refinery and renewable fuel production processes for compliance with environmental regulations
• Conduct facility inspections and desktop investigations to assess compliance with fuel, vehicle, engine, and other environmental regulations
• Assess emission rates and estimating environmental impacts from mobile source activities
• Conduct fuel and other environmental media sampling and analysis
• Data entry and analysis using spreadsheet and database software
• Write technical inspection and evaluation reports

Qualifications and Skills:

• Automotive background or mechanical skills
• Fuels for internal combustion engines and/or Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
• Must be located in the northern Virginia area and can commute to ERG’s Chantilly, VA office
• Willing and able to travel nationally for projects that require it
• Coursework or experience in petroleum refining and processing, renewable fuel production, internal combustion, vehicle and engine design, and vehicle and engine emission control technologies (e.g., catalytic converters, onboard diagnostics (OBD)
• Familiarity with environmental regulations, including mobile sources
• Technical writing experience
• Experience in mechanical, laboratory, field science, etc. preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. 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.

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As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.