At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative gas processing projects and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Company: Equinox Engineering Ltd., a top EPCM firm in Calgary.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, career growth, and meaningful project impact.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy with high-impact projects and diverse clients.
- Qualifications: P.Eng. designation, Chemical Engineering degree, and 12+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 83700 - 102300 $ per year.
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a leading Calgary‑based EPCM firm known for delivering innovative facility design and engineering solutions across natural gas, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy sectors. We partner with top energy producers across Canada and internationally, helping them build the next generation of high‑performance, efficient, and sustainable facilities.
We're looking for a Process Engineering Discipline Lead – Gas Processing who brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. In this role, you’ll shape the design and execution of gas processing facilities – from early‑stage concepts through detailed engineering and operational support. This is an opportunity to lead impactful work, mentor the next generation of engineers, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects that help drive energy innovation.
Why Join Equinox?
- Meaningful work on high‑impact gas processing, NGL recovery, and environmental/energy transition projects.
- A people‑focused culture that values technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence design outcomes.
- Exposure to diverse projects and clients across Canada and globally.
- A flexible and supportive work environment designed for long‑term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Lead the engineering of gas processing projects across all phases – Feasibility, Conceptual Design, DBMs, FEED, and Detailed Engineering.
- Develop and validate process models and simulations for gas treatment, NGL recovery, sulphur recovery, acid gas injection, and turbo-expander systems.
- Oversee and stamp major process engineering deliverables including H&MBs, PFDs, P&IDs, shutdown keys, control narratives, and engineering reports.
- Manage process engineering deliverable schedules and budgets.
- Mentor intermediate, EIT’s, and global workshare engineers.
- Collaborate closely with PMPE, multidiscipline engineering teams, vendors, and clients to solve complex technical challenges.
- Lead P&ID and Process Hazard Assessments (PHA) reviews to ensure safe, operable, and regulatory-compliant designs.
- Ensure engineering outputs meet API, ASME, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
- Support commissioning, start-up, and operational optimization activities.
- Familiar with both greenfield developments and brownfield additions or modifications.
- Experience with sour gas processing and associated liquids handling.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise About You
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA.
- A degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 12+ years of industry experience, ideally within gas processing and EPCM project environments.
- A proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex, high‑value projects.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.
- Advanced proficiency with process engineering software (HYSYS, UniSim, ProMax, etc.).
- Customer-focused with a solutions-oriented attitude.
Preferred
- Additional P.Eng. designation with EGBC.
- Prior EPCM experience supporting large and mid‑scale processing projects.
Senior Discipline Lead Process Engineer in Calgary employer: Equinox Engineering Ltd.
Join a dynamic team in Calgary, AB, where your expertise as an Intermediate Mechanical Package Engineer will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritizes innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects within the oil and gas sector. With a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, we provide a supportive environment that empowers engineers to excel and make a meaningful impact.
