Federal Tax Advisory - Chemical Engineer STEM Senior Analyst - EDGE

Federal Tax Advisory - Chemical Engineer STEM Senior Analyst - EDGE

Location : Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

As an EY STEM Senior Analyst, you will partner with other STEM team members as well as EY Tax professionals from across the globe to assist clients in identifying and documenting activities and expenses that qualify for various R&D and innovation‑related incentives. Our clients span all industries and are performing some of the most cutting‑edge research on the planet. If you want to be exposed to exciting research and development initiatives in product development, manufacturing, natural resources, pharmaceutical, and other high‑tech engineering fields, this role is for you! It is ideal for individuals with relevant qualifications or experience in engineering, science and / or technology who wish to leverage and apply their technical skills in a new way.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with client engineering, R&D, operations, and technical services teams to understand challenges related to process development, scale‑up, catalyst evaluation, formulation chemistry, and manufacturing optimization.
• Leading technical discussions to identify qualifying research activities across chemical processing, refining, petrochemical operations, energy production, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
• Evaluating project documentation such as process flow diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), batch and continuous process records, pilot plant data, development summaries, DOE studies, stability or performance testing results, and optimization reports.
• Translating complex chemical engineering and oil & gas process challenges into clear narratives aligned with IRS requirements for the Research Credit.
• Guiding junior team members in understanding chemical engineering concepts and reviewing their work for accuracy and quality.
• Contributing to client deliverables, including technical write‑ups, project summaries, and R&D activity analyses.
• Supporting engagement teams in preparing quantitative models, time surveys, and process‑level cost allocations.
• Building strong relationships within chemical engineering, oil & gas, and broader STEM communities to support EY’s growing innovation incentives practice.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

Ideally, you will also have

What We Look For

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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