Research Associate - Energy

Sait · Calgary, AB

Lever Posted May 28, 2026 First seen Jun 1, 2026
SAIT’s Projects and Continuous Improvement Office is on a mission to deliver the right projects at the right time to advance strategic goals. Join a collaborative team that leads exciting initiatives and drives meaningful change across the institution.

The Opportunity
Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Position End Date: May 31, 2027
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Monday, June 8, 2026

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we are makers and innovators driven by excellence, hands‑on learning, and solution‑focused research. Within SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS), the Green Building Technology Access Centre (GBTAC) brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers, designers, trades professionals, and engineers dedicated to advancing and commercializing novel green‑building technologies in partnership with industry.

SAIT is seeking a Project Coordinator – Energy (Research Associate) to join the GBTAC team. This role is ideal for an intermediate engineering technologist or entry‑level engineer with strengths in engineering processes and project coordination, ideally supported by a construction background. Experience in planning, designing, implementing, and testing innovative mechanical, electrical, or building systems is considered an asset.

Reporting to the GBTAC Research Chair and working closely with Principal Investigators in Building Science, Energy Management, and Environment, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to sustainable development. Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, organizational excellence, communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. Experience in residential or commercial construction, building design, project coordination, data analysis, and team support will be highly valued.