Research Engineer in Ottawa

Natural Resources Canada- Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetENERGY-Ottawa

Salary: $100,684 to $122,337

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties

Group Description: The Carbon Management Technologies group at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa conducts applied research and development to advance the decarbonization, efficiency, and competitiveness of Canada's industrial sector. The group combines experimental research with engineering analysis, process modelling, and collaboration with industry, universities, and government partners to accelerate the deployment of innovative industrial technologies.

Description of Duties: The Research Engineer (ENG-03) is a working-level engineer responsible for planning, executing, and supporting applied R&D projects related to advanced industrial technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, the engineer applies principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and process engineering to evaluate system performance, develop new process concepts, and optimize industrial energy conversion systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and commissioning research equipment
• Conducting laboratory and field experiments
• Developing engineering models
• Analyzing and interpreting technical data
• Preparing technical reports, publications, and recommendations
• Supporting project management activities such as scheduling, costing, procurement, and collaboration with external partners

Work environment: CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future.

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willingness and ability to wear personal safety equipment

You need (essential for the job):

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Experience:

• Experience in conducting industrial energy conversion projects, including efficiency determination or evaluation of system performance
• Experience in planning industrial energy conversion projects, including the design or development of advanced processes
• Experience in commissioning or operating industrial energy conversion systems at the pilot or larger scale
• Experience in data analysis and presenting results

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of engineering principles (e.g., thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer)
• Knowledge of recent trends in the field of industrial energy systems
• Knowledge of computational techniques to solve engineering problems

Abilities:

• Ability to interpret results to draw relevant conclusions and present recommendations
• Ability to safely operate specialized laboratory and mechanical equipment
• Ability to manage projects with external organizations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:

• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Conscientious
• Initiative and self-learning
• Dependability

Language requirements (essential for the job): May be applied / assessed at a later date.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Post-graduate degree from a recognized institution in a specialty relevant to the duties of the position
• Licensed as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Experience:

• Experience in conducting research and development of advanced energy conversion systems such as critical minerals processing, fuel cells, combustion, gasification, or CO2 capture
• Experience in searching scientific and technical literature to review the state-of-the-art in various aspects of energy conversion systems
• Experience creating technical system drawings, such as piping and instrumentation diagrams or electrical diagrams, using software such as Microsoft Visio
• Experience applying mechanical design principles using software such as SolidWorks
• Experience in the development of process models using software such as AspenHYSYS
• Experience using thermochemistry software such as FactSage
• Experience using numerical simulation software, such as COMSOL or Fluent, that uses discretized mathematical models to solve physical phenomena
• Extensive experience in programming to solve engineering problems
• Experience applying electrical engineering principles for designing equipment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles

Our commitment: We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service. Everyone is welcome!

Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Preference: Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.