Intermediate to Senior Process Engineer

Wave Engineering is an engineering firm with offices in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary, and Drayton Valley. We collaborate on projects across the oil & gas, industrial, and municipal sectors—fostering innovation, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. Our commitment to creating a supportive and empowering workplace ensures every team member can thrive. A forward-thinking team, we are dedicated to the growth of talented professionals who can contribute to our continued success.

We are looking for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Process Engineer to join our team

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in evaluating process systems and developing technical solutions for both greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes process optimization, process safety, and equipment sizing and selection. If you are passionate about engineering, enjoy working directly on challenging technical problems, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

This position may be based in any of the Wave offices, but preference will be given to candidates based in Calgary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on your experience and aspirations, the role may include the following in the context of an Industrial market sector:

• Serve as the technical lead for process engineering deliverables and design activities.
• Act as an Authenticating Professional for Wave in the process engineering discipline, providing technical direction and authentication of engineered drawings and calculations.
• Ensure engineering and project objectives are achieved within specified deadlines and budgets.
• Develop and manage key technical documents including Design Basis Memorandums (DBMs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Line Designation Tables (LDTs), and supporting process documentation.
• Perform process simulations, hydraulic modeling, equipment rating, and selection; support hazard identification and risk reviews (HAZOPs).
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of company technical standards, procedures & process tools.
• Prepare specifications, design calculations, simulations, and drawings to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technologists to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant process engineering design experience within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency with ASPEN HYSYS and strong understanding of process design fundamentals.
• Enjoys hands-on technical work and solving complex engineering problems.
• Demonstrated collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to balance competing project deadlines and priorities.
• Proven ability to act as a technical lead for process engineering tasks from concept through detailed design.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian codes, standards, and industry regulations.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and ability to travel for client meetings or site visits.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

These are not mandatory for consideration but are valued skills and experiences that could enhance your contributions to our team.

• Client development experience, including direct engagement with clients to understand needs and develop practical solutions.
• Project management experience on small to mid-size multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to mentor or lead junior technical team members and foster a culture of learning
• Field experience, providing practical insight for design and execution

WAVE ENGINEERING'S CORE PURPOSE, MISSION, AND VALUES

At Wave Engineering we really believe in our core purpose, our mission, and our values. They are front of mind as we complete our work, recruit people and plan our growth. Although there is a lot of information we would love to share with you about Wave's history, who we are, and how we operate we thought we would share this first

Wave's Core Purpose

"We create opportunities that allow people to realize their full potential"

Wave's Mission

To be recognized as an industry leader in western Canada

Wave's Core Values

• We work as a team while accepting individual responsibility
• We go the extra mile
• We grow through experience
• We understand the needs of our clients

More Reasons to Join our Team

Looking for an engaging and dynamic workplace to learn and grow? Along with offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity, Wave is committed to providing a competitive benefits package that includes the following perks:

• An awesome work environment
• Great opportunities for growth
• Flexible work options to support your personal and professional life
• A workplace culture that values diversity and encourages collaboration
• Competitive Salary
• Health Coverage, including a health spending account
• RRSP matching program

If you're ready to make a tangible impact and advance your career, please tailor your application to this job description.

Note: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Tell us why you are interested in this role.
• How many years of experience do you have within the oil and gas industry?
• What process simulation software tools are you experienced using?
• In what discipline is your engineering degree?
• Do you have an APEGA P.Eng. designation?

Work Location: In person