Process Engineering Discipline Lead - Gas Processing

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

People-focused culture

Leadership opportunity

Diverse projects

Flexible environment

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Process Engineering Discipline Lead – Gas Processing to shape the design and execution of gas processing facilities—from concept through detailed engineering and support.

You will mentor engineers and lead multi-disciplinary teams across Canada and globally. This role offers a technical leadership path, exposure to high‑impact projects such as gas processing, NGL recovery, and environmental transition, and a culture that values collaboration,

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer designation required (APEGA).
• Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 12+ years in gas processing/EPCM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas processing projects across all phases from feasibility to detailed design.
• Develop and validate process models and simulations for gas treatment and NGL recovery.
• Oversee major deliverables: H&MBs, PFDs, P&IDs, and reports.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

P.Eng. (APEGA)

Chemical Engineering

Process simulation

Leadership

Team mentoring

HYSYS/UniSim/ProMax

Education

P.Eng. with APEGA

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

UniSim

ProMax

Job description

Process Engineering Discipline Lead - Gas Processing

Department: Process Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a leading Calgary‑based EPCM firm known for delivering innovative facility design and engineering solutions across natural gas, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy sectors. We partner with top energy producers across Canada and internationally, helping them build the next generation of high‑performance, efficient, and sustainable facilities.

We're looking for a Process Engineering Discipline Lead – Gas Processing who brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. In this role, you’ll shape the design and execution of gas processing facilities – from early‑stage concepts through detailed engineering and operational support. This is an opportunity to lead impactful work, mentor the next generation of engineers, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects that help drive energy innovation.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on high‑impact gas processing, NGL recovery, and environmental/energy transition projects.


• A people‑focused culture that values technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence design outcomes.


• Exposure to diverse projects and clients across Canada and globally.


• A flexible and supportive work environment designed for long‑term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As the Process Engineering Discipline Lead – Gas Processing, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable facility designs. In this role, you will:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the engineering of gas processing projects across all phases – Feasibility, Conceptual Design, DBMs, FEED, and Detailed Engineering.


• Develop and validate process models and simulations for gas treatment, NGL recovery, sulphur recovery, acid gas injection, and turbo-expander systems.


• Oversee and stamp major process engineering deliverables including H&MBs, PFDs, P&IDs, shutdown keys, control narratives, and engineering reports.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage process engineering deliverable schedules, budgets.


• Mentor intermediate, EIT’s, and global workshare engineers.


• Collaborate closely with PMPE, multidiscipline engineering teams, vendors, and clients to solve complex technical challenges.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Lead P&ID and Process Hazard Assessments (PHA) reviews to ensure safe, operable, and regulatory‑compliant designs.


• Ensure engineering outputs meet API, ASME, ISO, and other regulatory standards.

Project Execution

• Support commissioning, start‑up, and operational optimization activities.

Technical Excellence

• Familiar with both greenfield developments and brownfield additions or modifications.


• Experience with sour gas processing and associated liquids handling.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About You You’re an experienced engineer who thrives in a technical leadership role and enjoys working on multidisciplinary projects. You bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA.


• A degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.


• 12+ years of industry experience, ideally within gas processing and EPCM project environments.


• A proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex, high‑value projects.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.


• Advanced proficiency with process engineering software (HYSYS, UniSim, ProMax, etc.).


• Customer-focused with a solutions‑oriented attitude

Preferred:

• Additional P.Eng. designation with EGBC.


• Prior EPCM experience supporting large and mid‑scale processing projects.

Ready to Apply? If you’re passionate about technical excellence, enjoy leading teams, and are looking for a place where you can grow your career while shaping innovative energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.