Lead Process Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 8, 2026

Original job description

Airswift is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to work on a long term assignment with a client of ours - a major EPC company - in Calgary, AB.

The Lead Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for process engineering services to Client and its customers. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong team leadership, coordination across disciplines, and accountability for quality, schedule, and budget performance on assigned projects.

We're looking for a Lead Process Engineer with previous experience leading teams of 10+ engineers, a strong background in detailed engineering and FEED for alkylation facility design and experience supporting the design of greenfield facilities.

Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

Lead process engineering scope on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet Client, client, and regulatory requirements.
Own the process engineering scope, schedule, and quality for assigned projects or project areas.
Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout all project phases including feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Ensure project scope is clearly defined and manage changes in accordance with project change management procedures.
Participate in project meetings, design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and client engagements.
Provide technical input during procurement, including requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase order technical reviews.
Proactively identify technical risks and execution challenges, developing practical solutions in collaboration with the project team.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead, coordinate, and mentor process engineers and designers assigned to projects.
Define work packages, allocate resources, and manage workload distribution across the team, including promoting workshare where appropriate.
Provide coaching, technical oversight, and performance feedback to team members.
Support the professional development of junior and intermediate process engineers through mentoring and technical guidance.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on safety, quality, and delivery excellence.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all process engineering deliverables comply with Client standards, client specifications, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with project quality management and checking procedures.
Promote and uphold Client’s safety culture and values across all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key technical interface with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Proactively resolve discrepancies between Client and client requirements.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in gas processing and process engineering.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, workflows, and execution methodologies.

Qualifications

Technical & Industry Experience

Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following energy industry project types:
- Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)
- Gas Processing
- Cogeneration / Gas-to-Power
Proven ability to lead process engineering scope on complex projects within multidisciplinary environments.
Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals and working knowledge of adjacent engineering disciplines.
Solid understanding of applicable local and international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Competent in the use of MS Office Suite and process engineering software tools.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility/active pursuit, depending on internal requirements).

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Responsibilities

Lead process engineering scope and delivery across project phases, ensuring technical quality, schedule, budget, safety, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate and mentor engineering teams, manage resources and changes, and serve as a technical interface with clients and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline and a P.Eng. designation, or eligibility or active pursuit of one. Candidates should have experience leading teams of 10 or more, strong FEED and detailed engineering experience in alkylation facility design, greenfield facility design experience, and expertise in relevant energy projects.

Skills

Process Engineering
Technical Leadership
Team Leadership
Project Delivery
FEED
Detailed Engineering
Alkylation Facility Design
Greenfield Facility Design
Gas Processing
SAGD
Cogeneration
Project Scheduling
Quality Management
HAZID/HAZOP
Procurement
Multidisciplinary Coordination

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Keywords

Process Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
FEED
Detailed Engineering
Alkylation Facility Design
Greenfield Facilities
SAGD
Gas Processing
Cogeneration
Gas-to-Power
Project Delivery
Project Scope Management
Schedule Management
Quality Management
HAZID
HAZOP
Procurement
Bid Evaluation
Purchase Order Technical Review
Change Management
Regulatory Compliance
Safety
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Process Engineering Software
MS Office Suite
Feasibility
Commissioning

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