Deep Sky

Lead Process Engineer

Deep Sky

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Canada

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

DAC

About the role

  • Lead the conceptual and detailed process design of DAC systems, including Heat and Material Balances (H&MB) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
  • Develop and refine Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), ensuring robust control logic and safety standards (HAZOP/LOPA) are integrated from the start.
  • Perform advanced process simulations using software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS to optimize energy consumption—a critical metric for DAC viability.
  • Drive technology selection for key components like contactors, regeneration units, and moisture/heat management systems.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and structural teams to oversee the scale-up of modular DAC units from prototype to multi-ton commercial facilities.
  • Assess and mitigate technical risks related to solvent/sorbent degradation, energy variability, and ambient environmental impacts on capture efficiency.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and EPCM partners to ensure equipment specifications meet Deep Sky's performance and sustainability targets.
  • Support commissioning and startup activities at our test facilities, troubleshooting process bottlenecks and validating performance against design models.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
  • Certification: Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng) with a Canadian engineering association.
  • Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience, with significant time spent in a process design or lead engineer role within the energy, chemicals, or gas processing industries.
  • Software Proficiency: Expert-level experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, PRO/II).
  • Domain Expertise: Strong background in mass transfer, thermodynamics, and gas separation technologies. Specific experience with amine-based systems, solid sorbents, or electrochemical processes is a major asset.
  • Hands-on Mindset: A proven ability to move between high-level modeling and on-site technical troubleshooting.
  • Communication: Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex process trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to be part of cutting-edge projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
process designHeat and Material BalancesProcess Flow DiagramsPiping and Instrumentation Diagramsadvanced process simulationsenergy optimizationcontrol logicsafety standardssolvent/sorbent degradationgas separation technologies
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationtroubleshootingtechnical risk assessmenthands-on mindset
Certifications
Professional Engineer designationP.Eng