Research Engineer

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-EETS-683578

Salary
$100,684 to $122,337

Level
EN-ENG-03

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 (Natural Resources Canada) 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, and preparing technical reports, publications, and recommendations. The position also supports 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. 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 2022, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!

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…