Brightsmith are currently partnering with an creative clean technology company that is developing a first-of-its-kind industrial process to support the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing. Following continued growth, investment and the successful progression of their demonstration programme, they are looking to appoint a Engineering Lead to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative start-up at a pivotal stage of its growth. Reporting into the VP of Engineering, you will play a key role in leading the process engineering function, supporting the delivery of a demonstration plant while helping to shape the pathway to commercial scale. Alongside remaining technically hands-on, you will mentor and develop a growing team of engineers and help establish engineering best practice across the business.

The role is based in Vancouver, BC , operating on a hybrid basis (4 days per week on site) .

Responsibilities: Engineering Lead

- Lead the process engineering function across pilot, demonstration and future commercial scale projects.
- Drive process scale-up activities, supporting the transition from demonstration plant through to commercial deployment.
- Develop, review and approve key engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs;, process calculations, equipment datasheets, commissioning procedures and technical reports.
- Provide technical oversight across engineering activities, ensuring high-quality engineering standards and deliverables.
- Support commissioning, start-up and optimisation of process plant operations.
- Lead and develop a growing engineering team through mentoring, coaching, performance management and technical guidance.
- Coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring effective collaboration between process, mechanical and other technical teams.




- Work closely with R&D;, operations and project teams to successfully deliver engineering milestones.
- Contribute to engineering strategy, continuous improvement and the development of best practices within a fast-growing organisation.

Experience Required: Engineering Lead
- Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within process engineering in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
- Demonstrable experience supporting pilot, demonstration or first-of-a-kind technologies through scale-up towards commercial operation.
- Strong understanding of core process engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs;, process calculations, equipment specifications and commissioning documentation.
- Experience reviewing and approving technical engineering work produced by others.
- Previous commissioning or plant start-up experience.
- Proven people leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and managing engineering deliverables.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and work effectively across technical functions.
- Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

Highly Desirable Industry Backgrounds We are particularly interested in candidates from industries such as:
- Advanced recycling or plastics recycling
- Chemical processing
- Petrochemicals
- Hydrogen
- Carbon capture
- Ammonia
- Other complex process manufacturing or industrial scale-up environments

If you're an experienced process engineer looking for the opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a business scaling truly innovative technology, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or message directly at [email protected]

📌 Engineering Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 Brightsmith
📍 Vancouver