Chemical Engineer

Indian Head, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 674 - 7293

Posted on: 20-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 seeking a Chemical Engineer to support a manufacturing area at a federal facility site in Indian Head Maryland. We are looking for a motivated engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven background in manufacturing environments.

This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head MD and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site as well as from ERGs Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington DC 25 miles from Alexandria VA and 60 miles from Fredericksburg VA. Flexible work schedules may be considered.

Job Description:

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

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors 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
Strong organizational and planning skills excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) meticulous attention to detail highly motivated and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
Experience with computational modeling simulation or process optimization tools is preferred
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$100000 - $130000 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 11-20 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 regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Job Description:

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

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors 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
Strong organizational and planning skills excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) meticulous attention to detail highly motivated and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
Experience with computational modeling simulation or process optimization tools is preferred
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$100000 - $130000 a year