Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS ™ technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies

Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.

At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities & Construction, this is a contract position expected to last up to one year with the possibility of extension.

The Contract Project Manager will support planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities related to Carbon Engineering’s (CE’s) new Technology Development Campus. They will work with CE’s internal departments and external partners to fully deliver the scope assigned by the CE’s management team. They must be comfortable working independently or with a team of engineers towards multiple deadlines with minimum supervision. Working from the office, home, and traveling to engage with customers, partners, and oversee their work is expected.

This is a Squamish BC based position.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external engineering teams to oversee execution of all phases (conceptual planning, design & engineering, procurement, installation & commissioning) of capital projects at CE’s Technology Development Center (TDC) including but not limited to:

• Tenant Improvement - Direct & manage internal & consultant team to execute Tenant Improvement work including instrument air, waste neutralization, lab equipment, furniture, IT, AV & security.

• Electrical Service – Direct & manage the consultant team & BC Hydro to provide electrical service to site.

• Electrical Distribution – Direct & manage internal & consultant team to execute electrical distribution scope.

• Servicing Agreement – Direct & manage internal & consultant team to work with District Engineering staff to execute off-site works.

• Commissioning – Assist with the commissioning of the building.

• Develop detailed scope, cost, schedule & execution strategies for capital projects at CE TDC.

• Manage, document & report monthly project status, scope changes, schedule, budget & project risks.

• Management of owner RFI replies.

• Identify, report, and resolve unsafe conditions, processes, or actions within the workplace.

• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

Key Competencies

• Experience working with municipalities to meet the requirements to obtain an Occupancy Permit including but not limited to Development Permit, Soil Management Permit, Building Permit & Site Servicing Agreements.
• Experience working on commercial & industrial developments from design to commissioning.
• Experience in HAZID, HAZOP and other risk analysis and assessment tools is desired.
• Experience participating in & managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPs).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills with the ability to present technical information, concepts, or study results to project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Expertise in preparing cost estimates, planning, scheduling, and construction of industrial plants starting from front end engineering design and progressing through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with the FEP processes and their deliverables, AACE Cost Estimation, CII guidelines and best practices, including PDRI reviews.
• PMI certification is a plus.
• Experience producing typical process engineering deliverables (Process Models, Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, P&IDs, Process control philosophy, Equipment Datasheets, etc.).
• Experience in preparation and issue of RFIs/RFQs, as well as in reviewing vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specification, and calculations.
• Experience in dealing with chemical processes, understanding of specific consumptions of raw materials and utilities, as well as variable, fixed and levelized costs.
• Familiarity with Aspen Plus (Hysys or similar simulation tools).
• Programming skills, especially in Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with Primavera or MS Projects and Project Controls in general.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of core engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat & mass transfer, fluid dynamics, etc.).
• Experience with CO2 capture technologies, or inexperience in a start-up environment a plus.
• Ability to distill complex problems into simple solutions.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently towards multiple deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset) and tackling challenging problems.
• Willingness to travel for customer and partner engagements.
• Abide by the standards and policies of Carbon Engineering and the projects you are assigned.
• Foster and maintain a positive culture within the team; a questioning mindset and recognize failure as a learning opportunity.
• Demonstrate a positive safety culture within the Projects & Engineering Teams.

Education & Certification

• Required

• BSc in Engineering

• Preferred

• Professional Engineer registered in BC or eligible to register with EGBC.

• MSc in Engineering

Experience

• Required

• 5+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in facility engineering, commercial development, process engineering, project engineering, chemical plant projects, or chemical plant operation.

• Preferred

• Experience working on commercial developments for industrial end users.

• Experience working in a lab setting as an end user or as a project team member during design, construction and installation.

• Experience working for an EPC firm or a Technology Licensor as a Project Engineer in oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical or the pulp and paper process industry.

Safety

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.

Confidentiality

• All employees at Carbon Engineering are expected to, maintain the strict confidentiality of all CE proprietary information including any information learned or created during employment with CE.
• demonstrate and prioritize a strong understanding of cybersecurity. Employees must exercise caution and utilize secure practices while handling sensitive data and accessing company systems.

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career – it’s a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action. We provide hope.

Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.