General information

Reference

2025-3860  

Position description

Category

FS3 MANAGEMENT - Management

Job title

Research Engineer – Energy & Subsurface Uses

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

CDI

Context and contributions of the position

The Energy and Decarbonization Division (DED) conducts scientific activities aimed at promoting the sustainable and secure development of carbon-free energy production and use while helping to increase energy autonomy. It works in particular on geothermal energy and heat storage, carbon capture and storage, natural hydrogen, underground storage of energy carriers, and radioactive waste storage.

These technologies can greatly contribute to the energy transition but must be integrated into future energy systems and local socio-economic contexts.

The DED also conducts research on the governance of energy resources and underground uses from a systemic perspective to promote their deployment within sustainable economic models.

In this context, you will join a team of researchers and engineers from various specialties and participate in the development of the department's activities and expertise. You will be part of the "Integrated Energy Systems” unit team.

You will be required to set up, lead, or participate in large-scale projects with an international outlook. You will work to develop demonstration sites and mature innovations. After an induction program and participation in various projects, you will be able to acquire your own expertise by gradually specializing.

Job description

As part of your duties, you will primarily be responsible for:

- Developing applied research and innovation projects, aligned with the scientific strategy of the Energy and Decarbonization Division (public and/or private partnership) in France or international.
- Managing collaborative projects on the subsurface and the energy transition.
- Conducting technical studies implementing multi-disciplinarity at BRGM or with its academic and industrial partners.
- Integrating various technological building blocks enabling new uses of the subsurface for the energy transition.
- Conducting technical and economic analyses of proposed solutions.
- Conducting technical and regulatory monitoring.
- Contribute to BRGM's scientific output and promote this work through scientific and technical reports, publications, and conference participation.
- Participate in public policy support projects at the national or local level, drawing on the expertise developed.

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

Profile

Requested start date : 01/02/2026
Contract type : CDI
Education : BAC+5
Experience : BEGINNER

You will mobilize the following skills:

- Knowledge of the energy sector/ systems and of the energy transition issues.
- A first work experience in the field of energy.
- Organizational, rigor and autonomy
- Project management skills.
- Ability to synthesize.
- Ability to work in a team and interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- proactive mindset.
- Efficient writing and oral.
- Strong English language skills (spoken and written).

Working conditions

This is a full-time position requiring occasional short-term travel.
Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM.

We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by September 21th 2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location