Position OverviewWe are seeking a proactive Process Engineer who can work independently while contributing effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate is motivated to make a meaningful impact and confident navigating complex process-engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and interpret Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) deliverables, including:
- Process design descriptions and requirements
- PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and calculations
- Equipment sizing and rating (e.g., distillation columns, pumps, recombiners, LPCE columns, heat exchangers, condensers, valves)
- Process specifications and control philosophies
- Collaborate with Mechanical and EI&C teams to translate process designs into manufacturable and testable solutions.
- Review mechanical drawings and advise on manufacturability and performance.
- Support multiple concurrent projects and participate in site visits, domestically and internationally.
- Apply working knowledge of ASME VIII, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3.
- Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) for process flow development.
- Contribute expertise in distillation, cryogenics, dryers, scrubbers, and process simulation (asset).
- Work with suppliers to ensure equipment meets specifications and project requirements.
- Support concept development under guidance of Technical Leads and SMEs.
- Prepare detailed test procedures, including FAT documentation aligned with quality standards.
- Develop custom unit-operation models (VB, Python, C#, etc.) and apply chemical-reaction engineering principles (desirable).
- Conduct technical evaluations, testing, data analysis, and reporting.
- Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
- Assist with procurement planning, inspections, scopes of work, and risk reviews.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and support implementation of lessons learned.
- Facilitate 2D/3D modeling of complex equipment or skids for fabrication.
- Contribute to R&D initiatives.
- Lead or support proposal development.
- Provide project management support as assigned.
- Serve as technical support to the Department Manager and broader team.
- Assist with contract negotiations, cost estimating, scheduling, and resource planning.
- Prepare client deliverables and present project results and recommendations.
- Represent Kinectrics at conferences and industry events.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred) and
- Minimum of 5+ years' engineering experience in the nuclear or manufacturing sectors, working on medium- to high-complexity engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience in process-system modeling and design.
- Hands-on experience with process systems, process skids, panel fabrication, FAT, and commissioning.
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (asset).
- Experience with tritium or hydrogen process technology is highly desirable: CECE, WD, HPS, ISS, CDS.
- Understanding of tritium-specific design requirements and related instrumentation (ion chambers, liquid scintillation).
- Familiarity with gas-separation methods such as cryogenic distillation and thermal diffusion.
- Supplier-management experience for design, assembly, and manufacturing activities.
- Knowledge of CANDU technology (asset).
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus and experience delivering R&D or project work on schedule and on budget.
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple technical domains and within team settings.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration required.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. OR CANADA without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
