Senior Process Engineer — Pilot & TEA Leader

Lydium Technical Services Ltd.; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydium Technical Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced process engineer to advance chemical process technology development across the full project lifecycle for startup clients in the green economy and critical materials spaces.

You will lead flowsheet development, mass/energy balances, and equipment sizing, drawing on pilot plant and commissioning experience to deliver practical, buildable designs. TEA and process modelling will be key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in chemical process technology development, consulting, or industrial R&D.
• P.Eng license in BC (or eligible for transfer).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute full-stack process engineering deliverables for novel chemical processes at bench, pilot, and demonstration scale, including flowsheet development, mass/energy balances, equipment specification, P&IDs, control philosophies, and hazard assessments.
• Lead and oversee non-process functions such as instrument selection, mechanical equipment selection, electrical integration, procurement, and vendor engagement.
• Plan and oversee CapEx and OpEx estimates in compliance with AACE standards.
• Advise clients on translating laboratory and bench-scale results into scalable process designs.
• Support techno-economic analysis (TEA) with process design inputs and equipment sizing.
• Oversee commissioning and startup phases of pilot plant programs.
• Develop SOPs, commissioning plans, and operational procedures.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support business development through proposals and technical presentations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Travel as needed to support project work and business development.

Skills

Process design

Flowsheet development

P&IDs

Equipment sizing

Project management

Client communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

P.Eng license (BC) or eligible for transfer

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

SysCAD

Job description

Lydium Technical Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced process engineer to advance chemical process technology development across the full project lifecycle for startup clients in the green economy and critical materials spaces.

You will lead flowsheet development, mass/energy balances, and equipment sizing, drawing on pilot plant and commissioning experience to deliver practical, buildable designs. TEA and process modelling will be key components of the role.