Combustion Engineer / Scientist
Research Triangle Park, NC$60k - $90kFull-timePosted 8mo ago
About the role
Combustion Engineer or Scientist position at ERG in Research Triangle Park, NC. Full-time, on-site consulting role focused on environmental and combustion research, with opportunities to lead projects and shape technical direction.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, design, and operate advanced combustion systems
- Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and technical specialists to support combustion source measurements for the EPA
- Diagnose and resolve operational issues within combustion facilities, including control systems, replacement part sourcing, and repair coordination
- Configure sampling equipment and collect emissions data in accordance with EPA methodologies (e.g., Method 5)
- Design and implement sampling systems, including continuous emissions monitoring technologies such as gas analyzers, FTIR, and particle measurement instruments
- Analyze and review data to ensure alignment with project quality objectives and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Work directly with EPA personnel through technical meetings and operational initiatives
- Maintain accurate handwritten and electronic records in compliance with records management standards
- Execute all work in accordance with established safety and quality assurance protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
- 2–10 years of experience in a research or testing environment with exposure to combustion systems
- Demonstrated experience implementing safety protocols, including authoring safety guidance documents
- Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, data acquisition systems, PLC programming, and industrial control configurations
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and operate complex systems such as furnaces
- Skilled in the use of hand tools for equipment installation, maintenance, and repair
- Solid understanding of combustion principles, including fuel stoichiometry and criteria pollutants
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and laboratory procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Experience applying EPA air emissions methodologies
- Proven ability to write technical documentation, including safety plans, operational procedures, facility manuals, and technical reports
- Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. (<5%)
- Climbing (<10%)
- Regular use of industrial PPE, including safety glasses, protective footwear, lab coats, and gloves (~60%)
- Limited exposure to hot or cold environments (<5%)
- Work in moderate industrial noise environments (<10%)
Skills
Required:Combustion engineering knowledgeData analysis and reportingEPA methodologiesSafety protocols documentationTechnical documentation
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- educational benefits
- FSAs
- generous 401k plan
- profit sharing
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- 11-20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Eastern Research Group Inc.
Helping our clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan and design facilities, advance national security, and achieve other positive outcomes.
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
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