Lead Process Engineer

BBA Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone reimbursements

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants invites a Lead Mineral Processing Engineer to oversee projects from prefeasibility to commissioning across Canada. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, perform process simulations and define equipment and process needs. Expect collaboration with experts, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

The role emphasizes leadership in metallurgical design, client liaison, and business development, with travel to domestic and international destinations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering required.
• Professional engineer registration is required or pursued actively.
• 10+ years of experience in mineral processing or related fields requested.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-discipline teams to ensure cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects.
• Review and approve process plant material balance, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts and technical specifications.
• Prepare operating cost evaluations and liaise with clients on technical reports and proposals.
• Train and mentor younger engineers and participate in business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Business development

Travel readiness

Metallurgical problem solving

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering

Professional engineer registered

Tools

Process simulation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your future role on our team

Our Mining and Geology team is seeking a Lead Mineral Processing Engineer to contribute to every mining project phase, from prefeasibility studies to commissioning. Members of our multidisciplinary team pool their expertise, carry out high-tech process simulations and determine the equipment, tools and processes needed. There are many opportunities to collaborate with technical experts, mentor and share knowledge, and grow and develop.

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Our Mining and Geology team is seeking a Lead Mineral Processing Engineer to contribute to every mining project phase, from prefeasibility studies to commissioning. Members of our multidisciplinary team pool their expertise, carry out high-tech process simulations and determine the equipment, tools and processes needed. There are many opportunities to collaborate with technical experts, mentor and share knowledge, and grow and develop.

An Overview Of Your Mandates And Responsibilities

• Work respectfully and collaboratively with a team of skilled engineers, designers and project support staff
• Lead and manage a variety of cross-discipline teams to ensure cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed client expectations
• Lead, review and approve process plant material balance, process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, technical specifications and technical evaluations
• Prepare operating cost evaluations
• Liaise with clients on a technical level and present reports, trade-off studies, publications and presentations in a professional manner
• Create and review proposals
• Train and share experiences with younger engineers
• Participate in business development and corporate growth

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering
• Registered as a professional engineer
• Over ten years of experience in mineral processing such as gold, copper, coal, green energy materials (lithium, graphite, etc.) or base metal operations and/or design
• General areas of expertise include metallurgical test work planning and analysis, crushing, grinding, flotation, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, gravity separation, pressure oxidation, heap leaching, CIL/CIP and electrowinning/refining
• Strong track record of successfully completed projects in the mining industry
• Available for occasional travel to domestic and international destinations
• Enthusiasm and capacity for business development and corporate growth
• Experience with Microsoft Office and process simulation software
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Significant asset: feasibility study and NI 43-101 experience
• Asset: excellent communication skills in French, both spoken and written
• Asset: interested in process control and optimization
• Asset: operations and/or consulting experience
• Asset: demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to complex metallurgical problems

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary from $121,000 to $148,300
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.