Eastern Research Group, Inc. (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 talented, motivated individuals to join our growing water and wastewater engineering practice. You will have the opportunity to work with US EPA, States, and other agencies to address today’s most pressing water quality, resource, and infrastructure challenges.
Job Description:
- Developing regulations to control industrial wastewater discharges of PFAS and other emerging contaminants that impact human health and the environment
- Providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities across the country to access funding and design, build, and maintain sustainable, resilient water infrastructure systems and provide clean water to their communities
- Assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies and developing resources to reduce barriers to adoption
- Evaluating the design, costs, and environmental impacts of potential water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Overseeing project construction and ensuring compliance with Federal and State water and wastewater infrastructure grants and loans
- Supporting wastewater-based surveillance programs to facilitate COVID-19 and future public health response efforts
Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- A Professional Engineer’s (PE) license or ability to obtain a license within one to two years of joining ERG
- Strong writing, communication, and time management skills
- Knowledge of infrastructure financing programs, including State Revolving Fund and/or other state or federal grant and loan programs
- Experience supporting water and/or wastewater utility planning and operations–experience working with small, rural systems or systems in disadvantaged communities is a plus
- Five or more years of experience with water or wastewater treatment system design or system evaluation
- Knowledge of federal water and wastewater regulations and permitting requirements
- More experienced candidates should ideally have three years of project or program management experience
$90,000 - $150,000 a year
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, 11-16 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.
If you’re 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’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at
Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293.
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.
