SearchLabs

Process Engineer / Project Manager

SearchLabs Toronto, Ontario, Canada · CA$90K–CA$120K/yr

Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees

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About the role

Lead custom process-equipment projects through the full design-build-deliver cycle, including process design and project coordination. Manage internal teams and client communication to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, and according to specifications.

What they look for

Process design Project management P&ID development Mass-balance calculations Heat-transfer analysis Equipment specification Client communication Fabrication support Factory acceptance testing Commissioning Troubleshooting Technical leadership Vendor management Safety compliance Multidisciplinary coordination

Requirements

Requires a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and P.Eng registration or eligibility in Ontario. Candidates must have experience in process-system design and strong project management skills.

Benefits

RRSP matching

Full description

Our client is a leading designer and builder of custom process‑equipment systems used across regulated and high‑performance manufacturing sectors. They deliver fully engineered, fabricated, tested and commissioned systems that support biotech, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care and other advanced production environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and seeing their designs become operating equipment.

The Opportunity

As a Process Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead custom process‑equipment projects through the full design‑build‑deliver cycle. You’ll own process design, project coordination and client communication, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time and aligned with project requirements.

You’ll work directly with clients and lead internal teams across process, mechanical, electrical and automation design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Technical Leadership

  • Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for custom fluid‑process

systems.

  • Create process descriptions, flow diagrams, P&IDs and equipment

specifications.

  • Perform mass‑balance, heat‑transfer, hydraulic and thermodynamic

calculations.

  • Specify major equipment, valves, instruments, piping and utility

requirements.

  • Provide technical input to mechanical, electrical and automation

design.

  • Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with safety, code and

quality standards.

Project Leadership & Client Management

  • Champion projects from concept through fabrication, testing and

commissioning.

  • Establish priorities, coordinate resources and maintain project

momentum.

  • Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to resolve

technical and commercial issues.

  • Track scope, schedule, budget, risks and decisions; escalate

concerns early.

  • Manage vendors and subcontractors, including scope, deliverables

and performance.

Fabrication, Testing & Commissioning

  • Support fabrication teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
  • Respond to shop‑floor questions and resolve constructability

issues.

  • Plan and participate in factory acceptance testing and on‑site

equipment testing.

  • Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and

validation.

  • Capture lessons learned to improve future designs and project

execution.

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • P.Eng registration in Ontario or eligibility.
  • Experience in process‑system design, equipment design or project

engineering.

  • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical design

challenges.

  • Strong project‑management, organizational and prioritization

skills.

  • Clear communication skills and confidence working with clients,

vendors and trades.

  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the regions

served.

Benefits

$90,000 - $120,000 + benefits = RRSP matching

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.

Vacancy Status

This posting represents a current vacancy.

Additional Notes

Compensation discussions and negotiation guidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.

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