Engineering Scientist

Job Overview

Job title: Engineering Scientist

Job description: Coanda Research & Development Corporation (a Tetra Tech Company) is a rapidly growing research and development company specializing in solving the most complex industrial problems. Our expertise is the application of fundamental scientific principles to tackle complex problems. To tackle such complex challenges, Coanda develops and leverages a range of advanced methodologies such as physical and computational (CFD) modeling, mathematical and statistical modeling, and custom instrumentation. Our scientific, logical, and comprehensive approach to industrial and engineering challenges often leads to fundamental, lasting solutions for clients and a rewarding place to work for our employees.

An exciting opportunity exists in our Burnaby, BC facility for a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Scientist with a strong background in experimental work, dimensional analysis, and project management. The successful candidate will engage in advanced research and development projects over a wide range of industrial sectors and technologies.

Your Role:

Strategic management and technical direction of research projects

Analysis of complex problems through physical modelling programs and/or CFD

Project Management

Supervision and mentoring of Engineering and professional staff

Report writing and review

Proposal development and project planning

Building and management of client relationships

New technology development

Data collection, sample analysis, and general laboratory support and assistance

Required skills and experience:

Very strong fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of fluid dynamics, heat, mass, and momentum transport, thermodynamics, and chemical reaction engineering.

Experience managing technical teams and projects, with a focus on technical deliverables, planning, and communications.

Ability to work to deadlines, in a resource-constrained environment.

Ability to rapidly assimilate data from findings and results in parallel fields and apply these to the problem under study.

Planning and setup of complex experimental programs to support analysis of industrial systems.

Project Management with a strong emphasis on planning and communications

Preparation of reports, scientific papers, proposals, and/or grant applications, at a level that considers the end reader.

Presentation of results and data to industry experts, clients, and internal stakeholders

Additional (preferred) skills and experience:

Demonstrated successes in industrial problem solving

Data analysis

Mixing processes

Multi-phase flows

Separation technologies

Sprays and jets

Gas/solids fluidization

Heavy oil upgrading

Tailings management

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Instrumentation development

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Qualifications:

2+ years of industrial Engineering and/or research-based experience

PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)

Demonstrated excellence in project management

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Eligibility to work in Canada

Eligibility for Professional Engineer status in BC

Benefits available to our employees:

RRSP matching

Health spending account

Dental, vision and extended health coverage

Travel coverage

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible work hours

Paid time off for sick days and medical reasons

This is an on-site job at Coanda’s Burnaby laboratory; however some travel and participation in field projects at customer’s facilities is also a possibility for this position.

Coanda is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

We thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please, no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

  • Organization: 704 EBA

Company: Tetra Tech

Expected salary:

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 23:50:12 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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