Job Description

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director, we are seeking a full-time Senior Process Engineer specializing in industrial water treatment to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. The Senior Process Engineer will provide expertise to support the FEED and detailed engineering phases, including optimization. This role is focused on the lithium processing infrastructure, that forms part of the overall Central Processing Facility, which will process lithium from Leduc reservoir brine into Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate. The lithium processing infrastructure includes direct lithium extraction, membrane treatment with reverse osmosis and nanofiltration, ion exchange to remove impurities, and carbonation.

The Company:

E3 Lithium (E3) is leading the charge in the global energy transition. As an Alberta-based company advancing one of the world's largest lithium resources, we are pioneering a new industry and redefining what's possible in clean energy. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges. Joining E3 means more than just building a career, it's the opportunity to help unlock the critical fuel of the electric revolution and shape a sustainable future. Our team is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to changing the game in Alberta and beyond. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. We support growth and curiosity, celebrate balance, and provide the space to achieve big things. Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America's most livable cities, you'll find yourself working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life. To apply for this role, please email your resume to HR@e3lithium.ca with the job title in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

Work within the facilities design team to deliver process specific objectives related to the design, review, and execution of the lithium processing infrastructure throughout the FEED and Detailed Engineering Design phases. Provide expert-level guidance on adsorption, ion exchange, and membrane treatment through reverse osmosis and nanofiltration. Support the development and validation of process simulations and modeling for the lithium processing infrastructure. Support broader process engineering objectives as needed for the Clearwater Central Process Facility development. E3 Lithium All Rights Reserved 1520 - 300 5th Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 3C4 Review and approve critical design documents, including material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, shutdown keys, control narratives, PSV sizing, line sizing, process data sheets, and process engineering reports in support of the lithium processing infrastructure design. Oversee and participate in PHA studies to ensure compliance with operational requirements. Ensure adherence of lithium processing infrastructure design to regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. CSA, API, ASME, ISO). Collaborate with other technical disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders to progress engineering deliverables and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges. Offer technical support to ensure safe facility commissioning and start-up, and perform operational troubleshooting and optimization, for E3's advanced demonstration program.

Education & Experience:

Degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 20 years of diverse process experience with a focus on water treatment system design. Currently registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA in good standing. Experience with process equipment associated with ion exchange, membrane systems, solid transportation systems, evaporation, crystallization, and centrifuge systems. Experience working at both an EPC and an operating company is required. Strong understanding of process safety, risk management, engineering design codes, and regulatory compliance with water treatment system design. Proficiency with HYSYS or other process simulation software. Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills. Have developed, refined, and maintained heat and material balances. Materials selection experience, including work with non-metallic vessels and piping systems. Experience with technical and economic assessment for technology selection. Experience performing process optimization studies

To apply for this role, please email your resume to HR@e3lithium.ca with the job title in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee stock purchase plan Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Stock options Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person