Lead Systems Engineer for Capital Projects

Lithios Inc; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithios Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support development and execution of capital projects featuring the company's Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE).

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, with a Mechanical Engineering background preferred. You will work with EPCs, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technically sound, well-integrated projects that meet required standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience on complex multidisciplinary facilities.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other relevant disciplines considered.
• Experience working with contractors/consultants is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail in specifications, datasheets, drawings, and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop and review system and subsystem requirements, equipment specifications, datasheets, design criteria, and other technical documentation.
• Maintain understanding of the entire process flowsheet, including pre and post treatment, extraction, water management, and reagents/utilities.
• Serve as a key technical interface to EPCs, reviewing deliverables, challenging assumptions, and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate across process, mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, FATs, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other project team members.

Skills

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Attention to detail

Mentorship/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lithios Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support development and execution of capital projects featuring the company's Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE).

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, with a Mechanical Engineering background preferred. You will work with EPCs, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technically sound, well-integrated projects that meet required standards.