Senior Process Engineer at Wood

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the Wood Canada Projects business, focusing on industrial and BioProducts sector projects. This opportunity is hybrid and based in Vancouver, BC, with flexibility for other Canadian locations.

The Role

Reporting to the Process Department Manager, the Senior Process Engineer is responsible for overseeing process engineering across the full lifecycle of projects within the BioProducts sector. The successful candidate will contribute to key projects in pulp and paper, wood products, bioenergy, biochemicals, carbon capture, and related industries, offering technical leadership and supporting client objectives from concept through to implementation.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Canada Projects business provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services across traditional energy, decarbonization, and emerging markets like bioenergy and biochemicals.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews: Salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000 CAD
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process engineering and design throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to start-up
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations
• Support proposals, including scope definition, budgeting, estimating engineering effort, and execution planning
• Deliver and manage process scope: technical oversight, schedule adherence, reporting
• Prepare and present technical reports and process documentation
• Develop specifications and sizing calculations for pumps, piping, vessels, heat exchangers, and industrial equipment
• Lead client site visits for troubleshooting, performance assessments, and project scoping
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and project management
• Build and maintain client and supplier relationships and internal team coordination
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Stay current with relevant technologies and trends in the BioProducts and energy sectors
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Eligibility for P.Eng. registration in British Columbia or another Canadian province
• 15+ years of heavy industrial experience, including at least 5 years in pulp and paper
• Experience as a client, supplier, or consultant in relevant sectors
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
  
  

Desirable

• Quebec or US PE registration
• Familiarity with engineering software tools used in process analysis and simulation
• Proficiency in French or Spanish
• On-site and field experience in client environments
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.