Co-op Process Engineer for Direct Air Capture Plant

Carbon Engineering Ltd.; Squamish; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Company housing for Squamish/ TX

Visa sponsorship for US work

Travel covered by company

Job summary

Carbon Engineering is seeking a Process Engineer Co-op to support the Innovation Centre and STRATOS CO2 capture plant. You will help troubleshoot processes, analyze performance data, and support design upgrades during a hands-on, front-line assignment.

The 8‑month program starts January 2027, with training in Squamish, BC, followed by work in Ector County, Texas. Relocation support and company housing are provided, and sponsorship for US work authorization is available.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Canadian post‑secondary institute (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
• Preference to candidates in Chemical Engineering discipline (B.Eng or equivalent).
• Comfortable in a chemical/plant environment. Preference for previous experience working in a hazardous environment.
• Strong understanding of core engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics).
• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset).

Responsibilities

• Process Troubleshooting and Operational Support: assist startup and production, diagnose issues from field checks and data.
• Data Analysis and Report Generation: collect plant data, review performance, document results.
• Support Engineering Design: assist upgrades, participate in HA ZOPS, inspections, and commissioning.
• Engineering Documentation: update P&IDs, instrument lists, equipment lists, MoC processes.
• Collaboration: interface with Operations, Engineering, Tech Development and external partners.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Data analysis

Field support

Collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent)

Canadian post‑secondary enrollment (2nd-4th year)

Comfortable in chemical/plant environment

Strong engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics)

Explorer mindset

Job description

Carbon Engineering is seeking a Process Engineer Co-op to support the Innovation Centre and STRATOS CO2 capture plant. You will help troubleshoot processes, analyze performance data, and support design upgrades during a hands-on, front-line assignment.

The 8‑month program starts January 2027, with training in Squamish, BC, followed by work in Ector County, Texas. Relocation support and company housing are provided, and sponsorship for US work authorization is available.