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Process Project Engineer Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Brightsmith
Title: Process Project Engineer
Company: Brightsmith
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Process Engineer / Project Engineer Lead
Full-time
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
CA$95,000–CA$125,000 annual + benefits
Introduction:
Brightsmith is proud to be representing an innovative cleantech startup in the search for a Process Engineer / Project Engineer Lead based in Greater Vancouver.
This is a high-impact opportunity to take a breakthrough recycling technology from development into full-scale operation. You will play a central role in scaling advanced processes that aim to transform how blended plastics are recycled, contributing directly to a more circular and sustainable materials economy.
What Makes This Role Stand Out:
- Opportunity to scale a novel recycling technology from prototype to industrial operation
- A dual mandate combining engineering development and operational leadership
- Direct impact on reducing plastic waste and enabling circular supply chains
- A leadership role with visibility across R&D, operations, and external partners
- A fast-paced, mission-driven environment with strong technical challenges and growth potential
The Role:
As Process Engineer / Project Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for delivering the successful scale-up and startup of advanced recycling systems. This role combines hands-on engineering oversight, structured project delivery, and team leadership.
You will lead both engineering development and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and operated safely and effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Process Scale-Up and Engineering Development
- Leading the transfer of processes from R&D into industrial-scale equipment design
- Managing relationships with external engineering partners, vendors, and integrators
- Finalizing equipment design, P&IDs, control logic, and standard operating procedures
- Identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure performance and reliability
Commissioning and Initial Production Operations
- Overseeing equipment installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities
- Leading initial production campaigns and validating process performance
- Recruiting, training, and managing operational teams during startup
- Developing training programs and supporting the transition to long-term operations
Project and Team Leadership
- Owning project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and operations teams
- Acting as a key liaison across R&D, operations, finance, and external stakeholders
About You:
We are looking for a hands-on engineering leader with experience in process scale-up and a strong track record of delivering complex projects.
You will bring:
- A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2+ years in a leadership role
- Proven experience scaling technologies from prototype to commercial operation
- Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical, chemical, and control systems
- Experience managing vendors, external partners, and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia is preferred
- Authorization to work in Canada and ability to travel to the United States as required
How to Apply:
If you are interested in leading the scale-up of a technology with real environmental impact, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply via Brightsmith or reach out directly for more information.
