Lead Process Engineer

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to lead and deliver process engineering for a major EPC client in Calgary, AB. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team coordination across disciplines, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence on assigned projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in alkylation FEED, greenfield facility design, and experience guiding teams of 10+ engineers through detailed engineering and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility/active pursuit).
• Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering scope and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Own process engineering scope, schedule, and quality for projects or project areas.
• Provide technical leadership across all project phases (feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions with project team.
• Mentor and coordinate process engineers and designers on projects.
• Promote safety, quality, and delivery excellence across activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

P.Eng. designation (or eligibility)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Process engineering software

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to work on a long term assignment with a client of ours - a major EPC company - in Calgary, AB.

The Lead Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for process engineering services to Client and its customers. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong team leadership, coordination across disciplines, and accountability for quality, schedule, and budget performance on assigned projects.

We're looking for a Lead Process Engineer with previous experience leading teams of 10+ engineers, a strong background in detailed engineering and FEED for alkylation facility design and experience supporting the design of greenfield facilities.

Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead process engineering scope on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet Client, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the process engineering scope, schedule, and quality for assigned projects or project areas.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout all project phases including feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure project scope is clearly defined and manage changes in accordance with project change management procedures.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and client engagements.
• Provide technical input during procurement, including requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase order technical reviews.
• Proactively identify technical risks and execution challenges, developing practical solutions in collaboration with the project team.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, coordinate, and mentor process engineers and designers assigned to projects.
• Define work packages, allocate resources, and manage workload distribution across the team, including promoting workshare where appropriate.
• Provide coaching, technical oversight, and performance feedback to team members.
• Support the professional development of junior and intermediate process engineers through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on safety, quality, and delivery excellence.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all process engineering deliverables comply with Client standards, client specifications, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project quality management and checking procedures.
• Promote and uphold Client's safety culture and values across all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key technical interface with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between Client and client requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence

• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in gas processing and process engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, workflows, and execution methodologies.

Qualifications

Technical & Industry Experience

• Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following energy industry project types:
  • Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)
  • Gas Processing
  • Cogeneration / Gas-to-Power
• Proven ability to lead process engineering scope on complex projects within multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals and working knowledge of adjacent engineering disciplines.
• Solid understanding of applicable local and international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Competent in the use of MS Office Suite and process engineering software tools.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility/active pursuit, depending on internal requirements).