Senior Mechanical Engineer

Work Mode: Onsite

Work Type: Full-Time

Travel: <5% domestic and international

Location: NESI Headquarters (Richmond, BC)

About Us

NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) is recognized as a global leader in the development, commercialization, manufacturingof advanced electrochemical systems. Our technologies and products target the electrification and decarbonization of key industries through large-scale electrolysis plants. From the processing of battery-grade lithium hydroxide to power electric vehicles and to enable grid-scale clean energy, to lithium-ion battery recycling, to carbon capture, we provide electrochemical solutions that address the challenges of climate change, waste management, and pollution reduction.

Why Join Us

Purpose-filled, challenging, and interesting work. That's a central pillar of NESI. You will be working at the leading edge of the cleantech ecosystem and in the increasingly important world of critical minerals. All within a collaborative, fast-paced, growing workplace with room for innovation and professional growth.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work within and provide senior guidance to the NESI Mechanical Engineering Team for the design of commercial-scale electrolysis and chemical process plants, from front-end engineering through construction, commissioning and ramp-up. You will own the mechanical scope for rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping and electrolyzer balance-of-plant, and serve as the technical authority who has seen similar industrial scale chemical process plants built and/or operated.

Key Responsibilities

Design and engineering

· Lead and/or guide the mechanical engineering and design for demo and commercial-scale electrochemical plants

· Specify mechanical requirements and procure pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers and storage tanks to ASME, API, and RTP-1 requirements.

· Develop equipment layouts; direct piping design,



stress analysis and pipe-support strategy for hydrogen, oxygen, caustic, brine and corrosive services.

· Select appropriate materials for electrochemical service; define corrosion allowances and inspection plans.

· Review P&IDs;, datasheets, specifications, mechanical calculations and design basis documents.

Project delivery

· Run technical bid evaluations, vendor selection and factory acceptance testing for long-lead equipment.

· Support HAZOP, constructability, and design-for-maintenance reviews; close out mechanical action items.

· Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural disciplines to resolve interfaces and clashes.

· Provide field engineering support during construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, startup and performance testing.

Leadership

· Mentor and review the work of mid-level and junior mechanical engineers and designers.

· Act as technical liaison with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, owners' engineers, and regulators.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).

· 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in commercial-scale chemical, electrochemical, and/or petrochemical industries.

· EGBC Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence, or eligibility and commitment to meet all requirements and apply for one within 3 months of hire.

· Demonstrated field experience: site support during construction, commissioning and operations, with direct exposure to troubleshooting.

· Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, B31.3 and TEMA.





· Proven record designing equipment and piping for multiple different fluids and gases across all Fluid Categories

· Proficiency with pipe stress and equipment design tools such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or Aspen EDR.

· Extensive experience with metallic, FRP and other non-metallic piping systems.

· Experience working with EPC contractors and equipment vendors on procurement, bid evaluation and factory acceptance testing.

· Strong written and verbal communication; able to present technical decisions to owners, regulators and executives.

Preferred Qualifications

· Direct experience with chlor-alkali is a plus.

· Experience with hydrogen safety design: hazardous area classification, ventilation, venting and flare systems, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55, ATEX and ISO 22734.

· Knowledge of rotating equipment reliability, and vibration analysis.

· Exposure to FEA or CFD for vessel, nozzle, manifold or thermal analysis.

· Experience with modular or skid-based plant design and shop fabrication oversight.

· Prior service as a lead engineer or discipline lead on a industrial scale chemical process plant project

· Working knowledge of EU Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)

Working Conditions, Compensation and Equal Opportunity

· Travel: Up to 5% domestic and international, with site assignments during commissioning and startup.

· Physical requirements: occasional advisory support in industrial environments, climb structures, and wear PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing and respiratory protection as required.

· Extended Health Care (including prescription and vision plans)

· Dental Care

· Life Insurance

· On-site Parking

· We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process on request.

Pay: $115,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Richmond)
🏢 NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI)
📍 Richmond