Intermediate Process Engineer (NOC 21320) Job

Company Operating Name: E3 Lithium
Business Address: Suite 1520, 300 5th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta, T2P 3C4
Title of the Position: Intermediate Process Engineer (NOC 21320)
Vacancies: 1
Language of Work: English
Position: Full Time / 40 hrs. per week
Wage: $130,000 to $145,000
Location of Work: Calgary, Alberta
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Phone Number: +1 587-324-2775

E3 Lithium is seeking a full-time Intermediate Process Engineer with experience in lithium processing, hydrometallurgy, crystallization, membrane separation, and electrochemical process development to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. The Intermediate Process Engineer will support the FEED and detailed engineering phases, including optimization.
This role is focused on the lithium processing infrastructure that forms part of the overall Central Processing Facility, which will process lithium from Leduc reservoir brine into Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate. The lithium processing infrastructure includes direct lithium extraction, membrane treatment with reverse osmosis and nanofiltration, ion exchange to remove impurities, and carbonation.

To apply for this role, please email your resume to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on process design.
• Experience is a design lead, process lead, or team lead.
• Significant experience in lithium process design including hydrometallurgy, membrane systems, crystallization, or related chemical processing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to be registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA, or a member in good standing.
• Experience with process equipment associated with membrane systems, ion exchange, evaporation, crystallization, centrifuge systems, and related process technologies.
• Experience designing evaporators, crystallizes and associated technologies for battery grade products.
• Proficiency with HYSYS, Aspen, OLI, or other process simulation software
• Experience writing process descriptions.
• Strong understanding of process safety, risk management, engineering design codes, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in EPC, owner’s engineering, or operating company environments is required.
• Experience supporting commissioning, pilot plant work, and process development.
• Experience in plant start up activities

Beneficial skills and experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry is considered an asset.
• Master's degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Have developed, refined, and maintained heat and material balances.
• Materials selection experience, including work with non-metallic vessels and piping systems.
• Experience performing process optimization studies.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing technical and economic assessments for technology selection.

Responsibilities
• Work within the facilities design team to deliver process-specific objectives related to the design, review, and execution of the lithium processing infrastructure throughout the FEED and Detailed Engineering Design phases.
• Provide technical support on membrane separation, ion exchange, evaporation, crystallization, hydrometallurgy, and electrochemical process systems.
• Support the development and validation of process simulations and modeling for the lithium processing infrastructure.
• Support broader process engineering objectives as needed for the Clearwater Central Process Facility development.
• Review and prepare critical design documents, including material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, equipment and line sizing, process descriptions, and process engineering reports in support of the lithium processing infrastructure design.
• Participate in PHA studies to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Ensure adherence of lithium processing infrastructure design to regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. CSA, API, ASME, ISO).
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders to progress engineering deliverables and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Offer technical support to ensure safe facility commissioning and start-up, and perform operational troubleshooting and optimization, for E3’s advanced demonstration program.

Compensation Package
• YEARLY SALARY: $130,000 to $145,000
• ANY BENEFITS: Health and wellness, Retirement savings plan
• VACATION: Per the company's policy's based on years of experience

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

We are pioneering a new industry and redefining what’s possible in deploying local know how to bring lithium into Alberta’s value chain. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges. Joining E3 means more than just building a career, it’s joining an ambitious team who thrives on challenges, collaborates and are committed to changing the game in Alberta and beyond. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. We support growth and curiosity, celebrate balance, and provide the space to achieve big things. Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America’s most livable cities, you’ll find yourself working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life.