Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) deliverables, including:Process design descriptions and requirementsPFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and calculationsEquipment 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.
• 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.
• 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) andMinimum 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.