Process Engineer, Intermediate – Minerals & Metals

Wood

Intermediate Process Engineer responsible for process design and engineering activities in the minerals and metals sector. Located in Vancouver or Burlington, contributing to global mining projects.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$103,600 - CA$126,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, review and approve process plant material balance, process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts and 3-D models, technical specifications, technical evaluations and providing recommendations for equipment purchases.
Develop process circuit design from analysis and interpretation of test work program results or plant data.
Participate in process plant HAZOP reviews.
Participate in design reviews (model reviews, ergonomics, maintainability) and manage resolution of action items.
Work alongside expert colleagues from Wood’s global consulting group.
Provide test work definition, supervision and interpretation.
Liaise with client process engineers on design issues and incorporate client requirements in a cost effective and low risk manner.
Provide on-site support during construction and commissioning, or for operational improvement.
Assist in the development of capital and operating cost estimates for metallurgical processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in mineral processing or metallurgy, with at least 2 years of industrial plant experience in base and/or precious metals processing.
Experience working in the mining consulting industry.
Ability to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills are considered an asset.
A high level of customer service to clients and internal stakeholders is critical at all times by way of achieving high levels of client satisfaction by building relationships and performing quality service.
Reasonable contribution to enhancement of value-adding outputs and positive teamwork within the Process Group is essential.
Experience with process simulation software (METSIM, SysCAD) is considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Minerals and Metals sector.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

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Hard Skills & Tools

process designmaterial balancePFDsP&IDs3-D modelingtechnical specificationsprocess circuit designtest work analysiscost estimationmineral processing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingcommunication skillspresentation skillscustomer serviceteamworkrelationship building

Certifications

Professional Engineer (British Columbia)