Hydrometallurgist Engineer

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AtkinsRéalis's Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.     

The Process Engineering team is looking for a Hydrometallurgist Engineer to work on a variety of projects, particularly related to extractive metallurgy, from mineral processing and concentration to hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes for metal production.

The Hydrometallurgist will report to the Director of Process Engineering. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Development of flowsheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams, mass and energy balances, process design criteria, technology package trade-offs and selections, and optimization of process designs using the latest technology in industry.
• Engage with clients to understand project requirements and participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.
• Identify, scope, and manage process test work programs at external laboratories or client-based site labs.
• Strong multitasking abilities to manage the multiple process activities at a time, across all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Effectively communicate project development through preparation of technical reports. 

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering, with a strong foundation in process design, technology selection, and mineral processing systems.
• 5+ years of progressive, relevant experience since completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and client outcomes through high-quality reports, design documentation, technical presentations, published papers, and/or active participation in technical committees.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration
• Proven ability to develop complete process engineering deliverables, including process design criteria, mass and heat balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, process control philosophies, and the technical mentoring of junior engineers.
• Experience in developing flowsheets together with heat and mass balances using software such as METSIM.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $100,200 - $137,700 annually) (Only Applicable to Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.