Job Description

About Us:

Lydium is a specialized consulting engineering firm providing process and chemical engineering expertise to industrial startups and their investors. We integrate tightly with clients' teams from early concept through operating pilot plants. Our firm is led by a small team of driven engineers who are passionate about new technology, specializing in extractive metallurgy, electrochemical systems, membrane systems, techno-economic modeling, and pilot plant design/execution.

About the Role:

We're seeking a versatile mechanical engineer to establish Lydium's mechanical engineering practice. This foundational role supports chemical process technology development from prototype concepts to pilot plant construction, with potential to build and lead a team as our custom equipment design capabilities expand.

What You'll Be Doing:

Blank-page design and stamping for mechanical safety of equipment in first of a kind applications, including: pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers per applicable codes Lead mechanical engineering of pilot plants: equipment specification, layout development, mechanical supports Develop conceptual 3D renderings for pilot, demo, and commercial scale plants as well as equipment drawings, module design, pipe routing, and fabrication specifications Oversee custom equipment fabrication from design through commissioning Act as project manager and/or project engineer for various projects with direct contact with clients of different backgrounds. Maintain, improve and own Lydium's Professional Practice Management Plan, as well as standard project practices Advise and assist the Techno-economic analysis (TEA) team on an as-needed basis on studies involving custom mechanical equipment and manufacturing-type processes Support business development and shape mechanical engineering service offerings

What You'll Bring To The Team:

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in British Columbia (or eligible for transfer) 10+ years in chemical plants, consulting, equipment supply, or chemical/mining companies Experience in industrial automation and design of manufacturing processes Experience in fast-paced, resource-constrained startup/pilot plant environments Strong equipment design and plant layout expertise Custom equipment fabrication experience and vendor management Comfort working independently while building new capabilities in house Excellent organizational skills for multiple simultaneous projects Ability to travel within Canada and the USA for client meetings and project support as needed (up to 25% travel) Valid driver's license is considered an asset Eligible to work in Canada

Why Lydium?

C$130,000-C$160,000 base salary (based on experience) Eligibility for semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses. Flexible healthcare spending account (HSA) covering health, dental, vision, and paramedical for you and your family. Partial reimbursement of cell phone plan. Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and fast-growing company. Office: Vancouver, BC Broadway/Cambie area, minimum 2 days/week in office

Apply:

Submit resume and cover letter to hr@lydium.ca

DEI Statement:

At Lydium, we are building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Accessibility Statement:

Lydium provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6