Junior Process Engineer

VTEK Consultants Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Pension plan

Flexible hours

Holiday days off

Social club

Structured recruitment

Collaborative team

Fast-growing company

Job summary

VTEK Consultants Inc. in Edmonton is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to support process engineering activities on industrial projects across Canada.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to review scope, develop P&IDs and PFDs, and perform hydraulic sizing calculations. The role offers above-market salary based on experience, a pension plan, flexible work hours, and a collaborative, fast-growing EPCM environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of process engineering experience (internships or co-op supported).
• Knowledge of P&IDs and PFDs; hydraulic calculations ability.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and requirements.
• Prepare mass balances.
• Develop and update P&IDs.
• Assign line numbers and connection points.
• Coordinate comments from other disciplines.
• Prepare process study files and supporting documents.
• Develop and maintain pipe and connection point lists.
• Populate and manage process databases.
• Coordinate activities with the mechanical and instrumentation teams.
• Prepare reports required by the project.

Skills

Process engineering principles

P&ID knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

0-3 years experience

Tools

P&IDs

PFDs

Job description

VTEK Consultants Inc. — engineering, procurement, construction and project management across Canada.

Groupe Conseil VTEK inc. has built solid experience in the oil and gas industry over more than 25 years. In recent years, our firm has experienced unprecedented growth, making us one of the leaders in the industry. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Junior Process Engineer for our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting process engineering activities for industrial projects.

• Above-market annual salary, based on experience.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Flexible work hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
• Paid days off during the holiday season.
• Social club with activities and gifts.
• Structured recruitment process to make hiring easier.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Fast-growing company in the energy sector.

Key responsibilities

• Review project scope and requirements.
• Prepare mass balances.
• Develop and update Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Assign line numbers and connection points.
• Incorporate and coordinate comments from other disciplines.
• Follow up on P&ID comments and prepare document revisions.
• Prepare equipment and instrument datasheets.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for pump and piping sizing.
• Prepare process study files and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain pipe and connection point lists.
• Populate and manage process databases.
• Coordinate activities with the mechanical and instrumentation teams.
• Ensure proper document classification and document control.
• Prepare reports required by the project.
• Participate in projects involving fuel distribution terminals, refineries and other industrial facilities.
• Support the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), heat loss calculations and other engineering studies.
• Work with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to provide status updates and resolve technical challenges.
• Perform any other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in process engineering, including internships or co-op placements.
• Knowledge of process engineering principles and calculations.
• Familiarity with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations and technical analyses.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter, proactive and results-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work location

Edmonton, Alberta.

About VTEK

A leader in engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM), VTEK delivers safe and sustainable solutions to the refining, petrochemical, mining, agri-food and biofuel industries.