Research Engineer

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Duties

The Industrial Decarbonization research team at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa develops and evaluates advanced technologies for the decarbonization of heavy industry with the intent to drive down greenhouse gas emissions to net zero for sectors such as iron & steel, cement & lime, petrochemical production, and critical minerals production. The team fills the technology development gaps between proof of concept at universities and commercial operations – the most exciting and rewarding part of technology development!

The incumbent will be responsible for performing engineering design and research activities associated with pilot plant and laboratory R&D as well as technology evaluation activities such as techno-economic analysis. These responsibilities will require the incumbent to spend a portion of their time designing systems in an office environment and a portion of their time building and operating pilot plants at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa.

The incumbent will work closely with both academic and industrial collaborators to transition innovative ideas to commercial operations with an emphasis on providing Canada with the technology it needs to achieve its net zero CO2 emission ambitions with a strong economy.

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. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.

CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2021, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the third year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!

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This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

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Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in chemical or mechanical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in conducting research and development projects, including project management, pilot plant operation and evaluation, engineering design, and reporting for energy conversion systems.
Experience in planning and conducting industrial decarbonization research and development, including efficiency determination, evaluating system performance, or design/development of advanced processes.
Experience in data analysis and technical report writing.
Experience in the development of process models using Aspen, Python, or Comsol, and using analysis software.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education:

Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in conducting research and development of advanced energy conversion systems such as, oxy-fuel combustion, gasification, post-combustion or CO2 capture and utilization.
Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and operation of advanced energy conversion systems such as, oxy-fuel combustion, gasification, post-combustion or CO2 capture and utilization.
Experience in searching scientific and technical literature to review the state of the art in various aspects of energy conversion systems.
Experience in using software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, SolidWorks, Aspen/HYSYS, Maple or MATLAB.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of fundamentals of chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer and fluid dynamics which can be applied to problems encountered in the design and analysis of energy conversion systems.
Knowledge of operations, developments, trends and emerging technologies in the field of industrial decarbonization.
Knowledge of computational techniques for design, modeling, analysis, report writing and preparation of presentations.

Abilities:

Ability to verify, analyze and interpret results so as to draw relevant conclusions and present recommendations.
Ability to manage projects with other departments, universities, industries and private organizations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team Player
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to wear personal safety equipment

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.