Federal Tax Advisory - R&D Chemical Engineer STEM Senior Analyst - EDGE - HDG #1221

EY Stem Senior Analyst

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity 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. This role will suit experienced and enthusiastic individuals who are driven to learn about new technologies and industry trends, widen their technical knowledge and have broader client and commercial exposure.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 Diagram (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 include:

• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with product and process development workflows.
• Ability to quickly grasp diverse engineering and scientific methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative thinking and technical writing abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide practical, structured approaches to complex technical challenges.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage client expectations and communicate proactively.
• Effective multitasking and time-management skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A STEM undergraduate or master's degree in chemical engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in research and innovation-related incentives or 3+ years of leveraging your STEM background in industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Professional licenses, master's degrees in related fields.
• Professional designations.
• MBA or Master of Taxation degrees.
• Enrolled Agent.

What we look for includes:

• Future-focused courses and development programs.
• Collaboration with diverse teams across the globe.
• Investment in personal well-being and career development.
• Creating a positive ripple effect on teams, business, clients, and society.

What we offer you includes:

• Future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• A flexible environment and diverse, inclusive culture.
• Team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model.
• Flexible vacation policy.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.