[Remote] Water Engineer and LCA Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. They are looking for a dynamic research engineer with strong technical foundations in water/wastewater engineering, data analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment to support projects aimed at improving the sustainability of water management systems.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping water treatment process models to evaluate the cost and environmental impact of different water treatment strategiesAssessing innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies for their ability to remove a broad range of emerging contaminantsOpportunities to use data science approaches to model system-level performance; identify key tradeoffs in design and operation parametersRoutinely employ systems-level thinking to evaluate and solve complex problemsSkillsDegree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or similarly technical program; specific coursework in life cycle assessment a plus3+ years applied professional experienceWorking knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes; experience with system design or operation a plusDemonstrated 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 plusAbility to think creatively and holistically about complex systemsPassion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysisFamiliarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct researchDemonstrated ability to communicate research findings in technical report or journal articleWell-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosityMaster's degree or higher preferred; may also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient professional experienceP.E. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar a plusBenefitsHealth and dental insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disabilityEducational benefitsFSAsA generous 401k planProfit sharingAn EAP11-20 paid vacation days per year10 paid holidays per year56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)Company OverviewERG is a consulting and environmental services and consulting firm. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.erg.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipERG has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.