Process Engineer / Project Manager

SearchLabs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Benefits package

Job summary

SearchLabs in Toronto is seeking a Process Engineer / Project Manager to lead custom process-equipment projects through the full design-build-deliver cycle. You’ll own process design, project coordination and client communication, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time, and aligned with project requirements.

You’ll collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical and automation teams, managing scope, schedule, risks and vendor performance while supporting fabrication, testing and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng registration in Ontario or eligibility.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to practical design challenges.
• Strong project-management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Clear communication with clients, vendors and trades.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within regions served.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for custom fluid-process systems.
• Lead projects from concept through fabrication, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate resources and maintain project momentum; manage client communication.
• Oversee vendors/subcontractors and ensure design intent meets requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and validation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng Ontario eligibility

Job description

Our client is a leading designer and builderof custom process‑equipment systems used across regulated and high‑performancemanufacturing sectors. They deliver fully engineered, fabricated, tested andcommissioned systems that support biotech, pharmaceutical, food, beverage,personal care and other advanced production environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role forsomeone who enjoys solving technical problems, coordinating multidisciplinarywork, and seeing their designs become operating equipment.

TheOpportunity

As a Process Engineer / Project Manager,you will lead custom process‑equipment projects through the full design‑build‑delivercycle. You’ll own process design, project coordination and clientcommunication, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time and aligned withproject requirements.

You’ll work directly with clients and leadinternal teams across process, mechanical, electrical and automation design,fabrication, testing and commissioning.

KeyResponsibilities

ProcessDesign & Technical Leadership

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for custom fluid‑processsystems.
• Create process descriptions, flow diagrams, P&IDs and equipmentspecifications.
• Perform mass‑balance, heat‑transfer, hydraulic and thermodynamiccalculations.
• Specify major equipment, valves, instruments, piping and utilityrequirements.
• Provide technical input to mechanical, electrical and automationdesign.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with safety, code andquality standards.

ProjectLeadership & Client Management

• Champion projects from concept through fabrication, testing andcommissioning.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources and maintain projectmomentum.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to resolvetechnical and commercial issues.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, risks and decisions; escalatetr concerns early.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors, including scope, deliverablesand performance.
• Support fabrication teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Respond to shop‑floor questions and resolve constructabilityissues.
• Plan and participate in factory acceptance testing and on‑siteequipment testing.
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting andvalidation.
• Capture lessons learned to improve future designs and projectexecution.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng registration in Ontario or eligibility.
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical designchallenges.
• Strong project‑management, organizational and prioritizationskills.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with clients,vendors and trades.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the regionsserved.

$90,000 - $120,000 + benefits = RRSP matching

Use of Artificial Intelligence(AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, ormake hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed andevaluated by our recruitment team.

Vacancy Status

This posting represents a current vacancy .

Additional Notes

Compensation discussions and negotiationguidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.