Commissioning Engineer

BQE Water; Indiana; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

3 weeks paid vacation

Education matching up to 1,000 USD

Health benefits after probation

Gym and on-site amenities

CEO industry sessions

Job summary

BQE Water Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join our growth-focused team.

You will develop startup SOPs, oversee on-site commissioning, and lead inspection and testing of plant equipment while maintaining safety records and budget control. Based in Indiana with periodic remote site work worldwide, you will train operators, manage design deliverables, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in process plant design engineering, commissioning, or operations in water treatment, mineral processing, or chemical industries.
• Degree in engineering or related field; preferred disciplines include chemical, hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, materials, or mechanical.
• Solid understanding of aqueous inorganic chemistry and ability to read process specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, gas and instrument lists.
• Strong safety knowledge with experience implementing EHS procedures and on-site hazard assessments.
• Strong communication, ownership, and relationship-building skills; highly organized with cost and schedule management.
• Registration as P.Eng. (Canada) or P.E. (US) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs and site-specific execution plans for startup and commissioning activities.
• Oversee on-site commissioning, ensure EHS compliance, and maintain quality records.
• Lead inspections, testing, and operation of equipment and plant processes.
• Complete construction walkdowns to verify readiness for commissioning.
• Train operators via demonstrations, classroom instruction, and written instructions.
• Manage schedule and budget for projects and commissioning activities.
• Produce and edit technical documentation such as memos, papers, and design reports.
• Plan and monitor progress of design work and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary resources and communicate with stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and provide field-based feedback.
• Periodically support engineering design and operations groups.

Skills

Process plant design

Commissioning

Project management

PFDs & P&IDs

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

BQE Water Inc. is experiencing an exciting period of growth and is looking to recruit Commissioning Engineers with 5–10 years of work experience to join our talented team! Through technical innovation and engineering expertise, we help clients from the international mining industry produce clean water and reduce their environmental footprint while potentially extracting mineral value from their wastewater. This enables them to meet stringent government regulations while operating in a socially acceptable way, with a focus on water as a vital shared resource. To learn more about the business, please visit www.bqewater.com.

Commissioning Engineer

• Develop SOPs and project/site-specific execution plans for startup and commissioning activities
• Oversee on-site commissioning activities, adherence to EHS requirements, and maintenance of quality records
• Lead and participate hands‑on in the inspection, testing, and operation of equipment and plant processes
• Complete construction walkdowns to ensure quality system readiness for commissioning
• Train operators through direct demonstration, classroom instruction, and detailed written instructions
• Manage the schedule and budget of project and/or commissioning activities and resources
• Write, review, and edit technical documentation, including root cause memos, technical papers, design reports, and proposals
• Plan and monitor the progress and completion of design work and deliverables
• Coordinate the work and interface of multi‑disciplinary technical resources
• Manage and direct communication with and between stakeholders
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide feedback to the design engineering team based on field experience
• Periodically support the engineering design group and operations group

Qualifications And Requirements

• Degree in engineering or a related field; disciplines of preference include chemical, hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, materials, or mechanical engineering
• 5–10 years of experience in process plant design engineering, commissioning, and/or operations in one of the following industries: water treatment, mineral processing, or chemical industries
• Solid understanding of the fundamental principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry and the ability to read and apply process specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, gas and instrument lists, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of industry safety practices and experience managing the implementation of EHS procedures, on‑site hazard assessments, and mitigation measures
• Strong mechanical aptitude – you have built things before and can figure out how things work
• Can‑do attitude – you always find a way to get things done. You enjoy problem‑solving and don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves to help a colleague with a hands‑on task
• Personally, you’ll possess strong attention to detail, a sense of ownership over your work, and proven communication and relationship‑building skills with colleagues, clients, and vendors
• Highly organized, with a proven aptitude for maintaining costs and schedules
• Registered, or able to register, as a P.Eng. in Canada or P.E. in the US is preferred
• Comfortable periodically working remotely from sites all over the world, including rotational work at remote mine camps in North America
• Able to work at our office located in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver, BC, when not working at site

Perks

• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus an additional week of uninterrupted paid leave company‑wide around December annually
• Up to $1,000 annually in personal development education matching upon 1 year of service
• Health benefits upon hire, with a bonus company‑funded Health Spending Account provided upon completion of probation
• Employee gym, full kitchen, balcony, BBQ, and underground parking available
• Cross‑departmental training and twice‑monthly ‘CEO Industry Sessions’ to learn directly from our CEO
• GRRSP matching up to 5% upon probation completion
• Monthly staff socials

Compensation

$100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year