Entrylevel Instrumentation Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

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 entry-level engineers to join our team in support of both production and process engineering functions. These early-career opportunities provide the chance to apply your engineering education to real-world manufacturing and production environments while working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals. We are looking for motivated candidates who are eager to learn, solve problems, and contribute to meaningful engineering projects.
These are fulltime positions at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
Job Description:

• Perform all aspects of engineering duties in support of material and end-item production
• Identify and resolve production delays, such as issues related to procurement, material and part quality, and equipment breakdowns
• 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 calculations that support process design, equipment configuration, and process condition establishment decisions for mass and energy balances, heat transfer calculations, and pump sizing
• Assist with developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Use engineering principles and data analysis to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability
• Support process development, testing, validation, and implementation
• Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, and work instructions
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the engineering field (aerospace, chemical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical)
• 0-2 years of experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required)
• 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
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and statistical analysis to compile, analyze, and present data
• Coursework in or experience developing hazard analyses, risk assessments, SOPs, and other technical documentation
• 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

$83,000 - $100,000 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, 11-20 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.