R&D Engineer

We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

What We Can Offer You

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: 

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career 
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges 
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues 
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups 
• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match 
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance  
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation 
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. 

A Day in the Life

Reporting to the R&D Manager, the R&D Engineer based in Fuquay-Varina, NC will play a key role in our team’s development of cutting-edge soil, water, and vapor treatment technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top-notch, collaborative environmental team focused on making a positive impact on the world.

• Perform cutting-edge R&D experiments using ion exchange and adsorbent resins, focused on developing novel treatment technologies for drinking water, wastewater, landfill leachate, and other remediation applications.
• Design experiments, organize and implement tests, and ensure their relevance through high-level technical quality assurance of data. Conduct data analysis and interpretation for integration into comprehensive reports.
• Maintain effective communication across multiple teams and build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
• Assist with authoring scientific articles, as well as participating/presenting in national conferences.
• Work alongside the Field Services team to support pilot operations
• Support Business Development in writing proposals and communicating with clients about testing results
• Assist with full-scale system commissioning and startup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Opportunity for travel up to 25%

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Competence with chromatographic, wet chemistry techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, willing to take hands-on work, and be able to manage several projects and tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Apply data analysis tools and statistical methods to interpret results, generate visualizations, and translate bench-scale findings into actionable recommendations for pilot-scale and full-scale implementation
• Comfortable using hand and portable power tools.
• Ability to safely lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to be present Monday to Friday in person in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, between 9 AM and 5 PM.
• Ability to support occasional weekend work in the laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience with operating laboratory instruments (P&T GC, LC/MS/MS, TOC, UV-Vis spectrophotometer).
• Experience with rapid small-scale column testing design and execution.
• Experience with pilot-scale water treatment evaluations
• Familiarity with common water treatment technologies, i.e., ion exchange, membrane separation, and biological treatment
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications.