Process Engineer Co-op (STRATOS)

Carbon Engineering Ltd.; Squamish; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Company housing for Squamish/ TX

Visa sponsorship for US work

Travel covered by company

Job summary

Carbon Engineering is seeking a Process Engineer Co-op to support the Innovation Centre and STRATOS CO2 capture plant. You will help troubleshoot processes, analyze performance data, and support design upgrades during a hands-on, front-line assignment.

The 8‑month program starts January 2027, with training in Squamish, BC, followed by work in Ector County, Texas. Relocation support and company housing are provided, and sponsorship for US work authorization is available.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Canadian post‑secondary institute (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
• Preference to candidates in Chemical Engineering discipline (B.Eng or equivalent).
• Comfortable in a chemical/plant environment. Preference for previous experience working in a hazardous environment.
• Strong understanding of core engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics).
• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset).

Responsibilities

• Process Troubleshooting and Operational Support: assist startup and production, diagnose issues from field checks and data.
• Data Analysis and Report Generation: collect plant data, review performance, document results.
• Support Engineering Design: assist upgrades, participate in HA ZOPS, inspections, and commissioning.
• Engineering Documentation: update P&IDs, instrument lists, equipment lists, MoC processes.
• Collaboration: interface with Operations, Engineering, Tech Development and external partners.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Data analysis

Field support

Collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent)

Canadian post‑secondary enrollment (2nd-4th year)

Comfortable in chemical/plant environment

Strong engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics)

Explorer mindset

Job description

Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELSTM technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies

Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.

At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.

Position Scope

The Process Engineer Co-op is responsible for supporting engineering activities at Carbon Engineering’s Innovation Centre and Oxy’s STRATOS Carbon Capture Plant. STRATOS is a groundbreaking Direct Air Capture facility designed to capture up to 500,000 tons of CO2 per year once fully operational. The role collaborates with the Engineering, Operations, and Technical Development teams to design and implement improvements to process units, analyze run data, and troubleshoot operation.

• This position is an 8 month co-op starting January 2027.
• This position is on-site and based in Squamish, BC for training for the 1st month, followed by the remaining 7 months in Ector County, Texas.
• Relocation support is provided,including first month company paid accommodation is Squamish, BC and company accommodations in Ector County, Texas. Travel costs are paid by company.
• This position may require some shift work
• This position pays $24-26/hour with additional remote pay for US assignment work; with additional company paid support for travel, accommodations, etc.
• Must be eligible for J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor program for work study in the US, or equivalent US work authorization. Application to be sponsored by CE/ Oxy. Must also have current Canadian work authorization.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

Technical

• Process Troubleshooting and Operational Support
  • Support plant startup and production by troubleshooting plant issues through a combination of field assessments, reviewing drawings and documentation and reviewing plant process data.
  • Provide in-field technical support to operations personnel during key field testing, commissioning, or production runs.
  • Act as a liaison between the technical team and operations personnel to ensure plant objectives are clear, and communicate key technical information.
• Data Analysis and Report Generation
  • Collect and assimilate plant data and lab results.
  • Review plant data and analyze system performance against the test campaign objectives.
  • Document results, analysis and interpretation of plant performance into technical reports, presentations and other communications.
• Support Engineering Design
  • Support plant upgrades from early design to construction and commissioning.
  • Participate in Process Hazards Assessments (HAZOPS, What-If Analysis).
  • Perform field checks/inspections for projects you helped engineer.
  • Develop work plans and commissioning procedures to validate functionality of upgrades.
• Engineering Documentation
  • Support document and drawing updates at Carbon Engineering’s Innovation Centre (P&IDs, Instrument Lists, Equipment Lists), as well as at the STRATOS plant.
  • Support the execution of plant modifications through participation in the MoC (Management of Change) process.
• Collaboration
  • Interface with various in-house departments (Operations, Engineering, Technology Development), external engineering partners, and vendors/fabricators on project tasks.
  • Present technical information, concepts, or study results to project stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Currently enrolled in Canadian post‑secondary institute (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
• Preference to candidates in Chemical Engineering discipline (B.Eng or equivalent).
• Comfortable in a chemical/plant environment. Preference for previous experience working in a hazardous environment.
• Strong understanding of core engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics).
• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset).

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career – it’s a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action. We provide hope.

Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.