Senior Discipline Lead Process Engineer - Gas Processing

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, validate process models, ensure compliance with API/ASME/ISO standards, and mentor engineers across project stages for high‑value, safe, and efficient facility design.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation with APEGA is required.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years in gas processing or EPCM environments.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex projects.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with process software (HYSYS/UniSim/ProMax).

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering of gas processing projects across all phases.
• Develop and validate process models and simulations.
• Oversee major deliverables: HMBs, PFDs, P&IDs, and control narratives.
• Mentor engineers and manage deliverable schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with PMPE, vendors, and clients to solve technical challenges.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

P.Eng. (APEGA)

Engineering leadership

Strong communication

Process modelling software

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

P.Eng. designation (APEGA)

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

• 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.