Research Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Eavor Technologies Inc. is looking for a Research Chemical Engineer to join our Technology Research & Development team. This dynamic role combines technical expertise with project management and strategic alignment. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging research, product development, and business objectives—ensuring innovation initiatives are effectively managed from concept to execution. Responsibilities will also include oversight of intellectual property activities and the R&D budget.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, and working closely with a multidisciplinary, international team, you will help advance the development of the world’s first closed-loop geothermal system.

This permanent full-time, in-office position is located in Calgary, with limited travel required based on business needs.

To learn more about our mission and projects, please visit Eavor’s website or our LinkedIn page.

Some of What you Will Do

Tasks

• Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions and materials
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects
• Plan and manage budgets
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Co-ordinate project
• Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals

Job Duties

• Project Management: Leading product development research; Create and maintain standardized project workflows for other research projects within the team in collaboration with project leads; Collaborate with leaders of each work stream and technical staff to ensure project milestones and deadlines are tracked and delivered
• Intellectual Property Management: Monitor and track patent action items, working closely with legal counsel and the technology team to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) deliverables and deadlines are met; Manage IP Committee process; Manage internal IP database
• Manage Finance Interface: Build 2025 R&D budget and track, report, and manage spending vs budget; Lead development of external funding applications for R&D; Budget projection and reporting
• Competitor Intelligence: Lead competitor analysis
• Documentation and Reporting

Some of What you Will Need

Must-Have Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D) degree - Chemical Engineering
• Experience in materials science, chemistry, or a closely related field
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in geothermal energy research or in managing Geothermal research activities
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting funding applications to agencies such as Alberta Innovates, Emissions Reduction Alberta, NSERC, or equivalent

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• Business intelligence
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Project
• Jira

Area of work experience:

• Project management
• Research and development
• Product development and formulation

Type of industry experience:

• Geothermal

Specialization or experience:

• Materials science chemistry

Area of specialization:

• Industrial chemistry
• Renewable resources
• Materials science

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Other: PhD in Chemical Engineering required; Experience in materials science, chemistry, or closely related field required; Minimum of 3 years managing research activities; Proven experience in preparing and submitting funding applications to agencies such as Alberta Innovates, Emissions Reduction Alberta, NSERC, or equivalent; Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) preferred; Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Miro, Jira, Notion, or similar preferred

Why Eavor Technologies Inc.?

Our company is committed to providing an environment where we enable quality learning experiences and mentoring with a group of professionals. We will help grow your professional career in our quickly expanding company.

What we bring to the table

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Long term benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Other benefits
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed

Eavor Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the Management team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.