Intermediate Process Engineer: Energy Projects & Design

Kent; Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking an Intermediate Process Engineer to join our engineering team. We welcome candidates based in Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; or Sarnia, ON.

You will prepare process calculations and deliverables for industrial and energy projects, working under senior engineers to build technical expertise across design, safety, and project execution. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, process safety, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic energy sector.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Relevant process engineering experience preparing calculations and deliverables for industrial or energy projects.
• Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or PEO is required.
• Working knowledge of process engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and material and energy balances.
• Experience preparing process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets, and engineering calculations.
• Experience using process simulation tools, such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or equivalent software.
• Working knowledge of equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and utility requirements.
• Understanding of process safety principles and familiarity with hazard review processes.
• Awareness of applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Ability to interpret technical information, document assumptions, and recognize when guidance is required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to developing technical capability.
• Ability to organize assigned work and meet agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete process engineering activities per scope, requirements, schedules, and QA procedures.
• Prepare design bases, process descriptions, heat and material balances, PFDs, and P&IDs for review.
• Develop and update process simulations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and utility assessments, and prepare process equipment datasheets.
• Assist with establishing operating and design conditions and developing control and safeguarding requirements.
• Prepare relief system calculations and supporting documentation under appropriate technical supervision.
• Participate in hazard identification, HAZOP, and other process safety reviews, and assist with completing assigned actions.
• Gather and verify engineering inputs, document assumptions, and identify information required to complete assigned work.
• Coordinate process information with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review vendor documentation for alignment with process requirements and raise discrepancies for resolution.
• Assist with technical evaluations, engineering studies, and assessment of process alternatives.
• Support site visits, field data collection, construction queries, commissioning, and startup activities when required.
• Incorporate review comments and maintain consistency across calculations, drawings, datasheets, and other deliverables.
• Communicate task progress, technical concerns, and potential schedule impacts to the senior engineer or process lead.
• Maintain complete engineering records and follow project QA and document control procedures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

English proficiency

Ability to work across disciplines

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or PEO

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PFDs and P&IDs

Job description

Kent is seeking an Intermediate Process Engineer to join our engineering team. We welcome candidates based in Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; or Sarnia, ON.

You will prepare process calculations and deliverables for industrial and energy projects, working under senior engineers to build technical expertise across design, safety, and project execution. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, process safety, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic energy sector.