Head of Engineering – Construction
Svante
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- lead the owner’s engineering and construction function for Svante Development Inc.
- ensure the successful technical design and delivery of major carbon‑capture capital projects
- oversee project execution across pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC(M) stages
- establish engineering and construction procedures
- work closely with a small internal team and external service providers
- act as DevCo’s representative with engineering firms, equipment vendors, construction companies, project partners, and the Svante Solutions business unit
- bridge commercial and technical considerations, particularly for first‑of‑a‑kind deployments of Svante’s carbon‑capture technologies
Requirements
- 15+ years of engineering and construction experience in project‑based industries such as carbon capture, renewable energy, oil & gas, or large industrial capital projects
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or related engineering (or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience)
- strong experience across pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC(M) delivery
- working with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) models
- strong commercial acumen with proven ability to navigate capital budgeting, contracting strategies, risk management, and complex negotiations
- excellent communication skills and experience engaging customers, vendors, regulators, investors, host communities, and Indigenous communities
- able to set priorities, lead in dynamic environments, and make decisions in complex or ambiguous situations
- strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder‑management abilities
- able to travel up to 40% for sites, service providers, and periodic visits to Svante’s Burnaby HQ
Benefits
- Restricted Share Units
- Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Retirement Saving Plan
- free access to a Fitness Centre
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineeringconstructioncarbon capturepre-FEEDFEEDdetailed engineeringEPC(M)Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)capital budgetingrisk management
Soft Skills
communicationleadershiporganizationalstakeholder managementcommercial acumendecision makingprioritizationnegotiationcustomer engagementcommunity engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering