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 dynamic and technically strong Waste Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of engineering and science professionals who focus on quality work and fostering collaborative, long-term relationships.

ERG has provided science and engineering support to many of its federal clients for more than 20 years.

Job Description :

• The ERG LCA team supports government clients to assess the environmental outcomes associated with waste-related pathways to create new approaches for sustainability analysis
• The Waste LCA Specialist position within the LCA team will involve applying data science approaches to model the environmental impacts of different waste and resource recovery pathways

Qualifications and Skills :

• Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis
• A Master's degree in Environmental Science / Management, Engineering, or a field related to data science with specific coursework in life cycle assessment or equivalent experience is preferred
• 3 to 5 years of applied professional experience in applying data science approaches for life cycle assessment
• May also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient life cycle assessment experience
• Expertise with existing waste and resource recovery LCA models
• Experience with modeling life cycle impacts of food waste pathways preferred
• Expertise with coding in Python and other computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis
• Experience working directly with clients
• Experience working in small teams in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research.

Capable of identifying key features of complex systems / processes

• Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity
• Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members
• Energized by working as part of a high-functioning team and demonstrating a professional attitude
• Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information that is understandable to a non-technical audience

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.

You are not required to display your age, date of birth, or the dates of attendance or graduation from school on your transcript or any other document on your application.

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.

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Last updated : 2024-06-29