Senior Process Engineer – Pulp & Paper

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer – Pulp & Paper Company: Goliath Engineering Location: Ottawa, ON (Home Office) – up to 25% travel to client sites across Canada & USA Employment Type: Short-Term Contract – 4 months (immediate start, renewable/extendable) Compensation: $100 – $140 CAD per hour (approx. $16,000 – $22,500 CAD/month) Company Description Goliath Engineering is a specialized engineering firm established by professionals committed to delivering practical, results-driven solutions. Providing multidisciplinary services to industrial and commercial clients, we focus heavily on performance, reliability, and safety. Our environment supports innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning for engineers seeking to make a direct impact on client operations. About the Role We are seeking an independent, seasoned Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and optimization projects within pulp and paper operations. Operating primarily (75%) from a home office in the Greater Ottawa area, you will work effectively with minimal supervision while dedicating the remaining 25% to commercial travel for field investigations across North America. You will assess existing systems, develop tailored engineering interventions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from concept to technical execution. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed process engineering calculations, including complex heat and mass balances for pulp and paper mill systems. Develop, review, and optimize Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Evaluate existing mill process systems to identify optimization, debottlenecking, and upgrade opportunities. Support process control strategies, optimize automated systems, and prepare equipment specifications and sizing calculations. Execute field investigations, site walkdowns, and data collection during client site visits (requires availability for short-notice travel). Liaise with client operations and cross-functional teams to define project scopes, troubleshoot operational challenges, and mentor junior engineers. Produce comprehensive technical reports and design memoranda while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety regulations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Minimum 15 years of relevant process engineering design experience specifically within the pulp and paper industry. Strong proficiency in heat and mass balance calculations, utilizing both hand calculations and simulation tools. Practical expertise across diverse process areas Advanced analytical skills for root-cause analysis and data-driven decision-making in an industrial environment. Willingness and eligibility to travel to operating plant environments across Canada and the USA. Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province is strongly preferred. Preferred Assets Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, WinGEMS, CADSIM, or similar tools. Familiarity with the kraft mill chemical recovery cycle (recausticizing, recovery boilers, etc.). Proven track record working independently on a contract or consulting basis in the sector. Existing network or contacts within Canadian and US pulp and paper mills. Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset

Lead process design and optimization projects for pulp and paper operations, focusing on heat and mass balances and P&ID development. Conduct field investigations and site walkdowns across North America to identify debottlenecking and upgrade opportunities.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and at least 15 years of specific experience in the pulp and paper industry. A Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is strongly preferred.

• Technical ReportingPreferred
• Root Cause AnalysisPreferred

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• Process Engineering
• Heat and Mass Balance
• PFD Development
• P&ID Optimization
• Debottlenecking
• Process Control Strategies
• Equipment Sizing
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Technical Reporting
• Pulp and Paper Industry Expertise
• Chemical Engineering
• Process Simulation
• Field Investigations
• Project Scoping
• Mentoring
• Industrial Safety Compliance

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available