Lead Process Engineer

About Deep Sky

Deep Sky is at the forefront of environmental innovation, specializing in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies. We are dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for decarbonization and are currently expanding our team to include a skilled professional who will play a crucial role in our Direct Air Capture (DAC) projects across Canada. Deep Sky is the world's first tech-agnostic carbon removal project developer aiming to remove gigatonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.

Job Overview

This is a senior individual-contributor role with a strong emphasis on hands‑on process design, technology integration, and facility optimization. The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for the technical integrity of our DAC facilities, moving from conceptual design to pilot‑scale operations and commercial deployment. While this role does not include direct people management, you will carry significant influence over technology selection, energy integration, and the overall efficiency of our carbon removal facilities. This role is preferably hybrid (office‑based in select locations), but we are open to remote candidates within Canada, with periodic travel to project sites and offices.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design:

• Lead conceptual and detailed design, including Heat and Material Balances (H&MB) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

Instrumentation:

• Develop and refine P&IDs, ensuring robust control logic and safety standards (HAZOP/LOPA)

Simulation:

• Perform advanced process simulations (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) to optimize energy consumption-a critical metric for DAC viability

Technology Selection:

• Drive selection for key components like contactors, regeneration units, and moisture/heat management systems

Risk Mitigation:

• Assess technical risks related to solvent/sorbent degradation and environmental impacts on capture efficiency

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years in engineering, with significant time in process design within the energy, chemicals, or gas processing industries

Education:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field

Certification:

• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng / ing.) with a Canadian engineering association

Software:

• Expert-level experience with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, PRO/II)

Language:

• English is required

Why Join Deep Sky?

Deep Sky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.