Lydium is a growing Canadian consulting engineering firm that specializes in helping startup companies in the green economy and critical materials spaces. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and strategic advice while maintaining a supportive, flexible work environment that values work-life balance. Our firm is composed of a small team of professionals who are enthusiastic about improving society by helping our clients advance their breakthrough process technologies.

S. value our technical expertise, responsiveness, and collaborative approach. We provide exceptional value through long-term relationships, supporting clients through all phases of their journey to success. We are seeking an experienced process engineer to support chemical process technology development across the full project lifecycle.

This client-facing role focuses on process design, flowsheet development, engineering document creation, and cost estimation for novel chemical processes, while also drawing on hands-on pilot plant and commissioning experience to deliver practical, buildable designs for startup clients. You may also lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) activities for our earlier-stage clients, including process design, process modelling, financial modelling, and technology/commercial landscape reviews, and provide commissioning advisory for first-of-a-kind pilot and demonstration plants. To succeed in this role, you must bring strong process design fundamentals, experience translating laboratory results into scalable designs, and the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Supervise and execute “full stack” process engineering deliverables for novel chemical processes at bench, pilot, and demonstration scale, including flowsheet development, mass/energy balances, equipment specification, P&IDs;, control philosophies, and hazard assessments. Supervise and support non-process functions such as instrument selection,



mechanical equipment selection, electrical integration, procurement, and vendor engagement. Support techno-economic analysis (TEA) with process design inputs and equipment sizing.

Plan and oversee commissioning and startup phases of pilot plant programs. Develop SOPs, commissioning plans, and operational procedures. Manage project timelines, budgets, and client deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.

Support business development through proposals and technical presentations. Travel as needed to support project work and business development.

Academic and professional qualifications: ~ Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Metallurgical Engineering. ~8+ years of experience in chemical process technology development, consulting, or industrial R&D.; ~ Technical skills and experience: ~ 3+ years of direct experience building, commissioning, and operating pilot or demonstration plants. ~ Strong project management and client communication skills. ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn recent software platforms. Expert verbal and written English proficiency. Eligible to travel without restriction within Canada and the USA 12+ years of direct experience in chemical process technology development, consulting, or industrial R&D; Chemical synthesis and separation, particularly inorganics ~ Industrial electrochemistry ~ Industrial chemistry startups ~ Advanced water treatment and brine valorization D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline.

Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Experience maintaining or developing Professional Practice Management Plans (PPMP) is an asset Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent). Mechanical troubleshooting experience. Familiarity with SharePoint or workflow automation tools.

At Lydium, we are building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

📌 Senior Process Engineer- Pharmaceuticals (Newmarket)
🏢 Lydium Technical Services
📍 Newmarket