Lab Process Engineer (Intermediate/Senior)

BQE Water Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Education matching funding

Professional dues coverage

Travel reimbursement

Monthly socials

Gym access

Job summary

BQE Water Inc. in Vancouver is seeking an intermediate to senior Lab Process Engineer to join the new Mount Pleasant lab, focusing on laboratory testing, process development, and data analysis to support water treatment projects for mining clients.

You will collaborate with Lab Technologists, prepare test plans, evaluate processes, and present technical findings to clients. A strong background in water treatment and safety is essential, with 3–5+ years' experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD level education is considered a strong asset; a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline is a required minimum education, but would need to be supported by direct water treatment experience.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience, including process testing, experimental design, and data collection.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment processes is a significant asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, with experience in chemical handling, hazard identification, and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong documentation and record-keeping skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in laboratory and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory and pilot testing programs by preparing detailed test plans, executing test work, and delivering on defined scopes.
• Coordinating with and assisting Lab Technologists in setting up experimental apparatus and performing bench-scale testing of various treatment processes.
• Performing lab, pilot, and plant data analysis, completing mass balances, and interpreting results to support process development and optimization.
• Writing, reviewing, and editing technical documents, including lab reports, technical memos, design reports, and conference or journal papers.
• Conducting technical assessments, including scoping-level design and cost estimates, to evaluate water treatment processes and identify fatal flaws, advantages, limitations, and best-fit applications.
• Contributing to technology development by conducting research studies, laboratory and mini-pilot test work, and providing technical support to the IP and technology development team.
• Providing process engineering support, including developing process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing and specifications, and preparing PFDs, P&IDs, GA’s, and instrument lists.
• Providing technical support to commissioning and operations teams and gaining hands-on experience at full-scale plants and pilot campaigns.
• Interfacing directly with clients to present technical findings and recommendations.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Mining Engineering, or related discipline

Master's or PhD asset

Job description

The Company

BQE Water Inc. are experiencing an exciting period of growth and looking to recruit a talented Lab Process Engineer at an intermediate level - with senior considered for exceptional candidates - to join our laboratory team at our brand-new office and lab in Mount Pleasant! Through technical innovation and engineering expertise, we help international mining industry clients to produce clean water, reduce their environmental footprint, potentially extract mineral value from wastewater, and meetstringent government regulations - all will promotion socially acceptable operations with a focus on water as a vital shared resource. To learn more about the business, please visit www.bqewater.com.

The Position

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying out laboratory and pilot testing programs by preparing detailed test plans, executing test work, and delivering on defined scopes
• Coordinating with and assisting Lab Technologists in setting up experimental apparatus and performing bench‑scale testing of various treatment processes
• Performing lab, pilot, and plant data analysis, completing mass balances, and interpreting results to support process development and optimization
• Writing, reviewing, and editing technical documents, including lab reports, technical memos, design reports, and conference or journal papers
• Conducting technical assessments, including scoping‑level design and cost estimates, to evaluate water treatment processes and identify fatal flaws, advantages, limitations, and best‑fit applications
• Contributing to technology development by conducting research studies, laboratory and mini‑pilot test work, and providing technical support to the IP and technology development team
• Providing process engineering support, including developing process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing and specifications, and preparing PFDs, P&IDs, GAs, and instrument lists
• Providing technical support to commissioning and operations teams and gaining hands‑on experience at full‑scale plants and pilot campaigns
• Interfacing directly with clients to present technical findings and recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's or PhD level education is considered a strong asset for this role; a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline is a required minimum education, but would need to be supported by direct water treatment experience.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of relevant industry work experience in one or more of the disciplines above for intermediate level. Directly related PhD experience may be considered towards industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on laboratory experience, including process testing, experimental design, and data collection.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment processes is a significant asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, with experience in chemical handling, hazard identification, and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong documentation and record-keeping skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in laboratory and field environments.

Compensation Package

In addition to a competitive salary, the individual will receive:

• Health coverage upon hire
• 1-5% GRRSP and a bonus company-funded HSA upon probation completion
• Up to $1,000 annual education matching funding on 1 year of service
• Role-related professional dues coverage, expense and travel reimbursement
• Monthly socials
• Up to $1000 annually in education matching upon 1 year of service
• Twice-monthly CEO Industry Education Sessions (optional)
• Use of brand new workspace with complimentary private staff gym and kitchen refreshments