Deep Sky

Direct air and ocean CO2 removal

Project Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlberta, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Three years of project management experience in the heavy industrial, energy, infrastructure, or environment sector within Canada.
A bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or a related field.
Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
A proven track record delivering complex capital projects on time and on budget.
Experience managing cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to address challenges as they arise.
Willingness to travel and be onsite 3–4 days per week.
Bilingual ability in English and French, especially for Quebec-based projects.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the project schedule, budget, and execution strategy across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Develop and maintain strategic project execution plans that enable expedited delivery.
Lead all stages of development, including site selection, power sourcing, and financial modelling.
Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and external partners to keep milestones on track.
Anticipate roadblocks, proactively manage risks, and escalate issues when needed.
Oversee vendor selection and coordination from procurement through delivery and document reviews.
Organize project documentation, including permits, contracts, and reports.
Provide concise, high-level updates to senior leadership to support decision-making.
Contribute across design, construction, and commissioning phases to advance project work.
Lead development and execution of small to medium capital projects from feasibility through commissioning.
Define project scope, prepare cost estimates, and develop detailed schedules.
Manage procurement processes, including drafting technical specifications and evaluating supplier proposals.
Supervise contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
Track project performance, report on progress, and resolve issues to keep initiatives on target.
Prepare project documentation, including design packages, progress reports, and close-out reports.
Identify and lead initiatives to optimize plant processes, increase energy efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
Conduct technical studies and recommend solutions aligned with plant development objectives.
Develop and implement technical standards, procedures, and best practices.
Stay informed about emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to guide future plant development.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, HSE, finance, and project management teams.
Lead technical meetings and present project updates to stakeholders.
Serve as a key liaison with external partners, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers or interns.
Act as the primary engineering contact for daily plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
Troubleshoot complex equipment, system, and process issues to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
Lead and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance strategies with operations and maintenance teams.
Monitor plant KPIs and implement corrective measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across plant activities.
Travel regularly to project sites in Innisfail 3–4 days per week to stay close to the work and support team alignment.

Desired Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of construction project lifecycles and project management tools.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a startup environment.
PMP or another relevant certification.

About Deep Sky

Deep Sky is at the forefront of addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change. We are dedicated to developing and implementing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies that effectively remove excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. We are actively working on a series of commercial scale facilities across Canada - come build with us!

Job Overview

As a Project Engineer at Deep Sky, you will contribute to the planning, design, and execution of our Direct Air Capture (DAC) projects, supporting efforts from early design through commissioning and startup. This role is well-suited for someone with a few years of engineering or project experience who is eager to grow. You'll apply your technical skills, coordinate with contractors and internal teams, and help ensure that complex, large-scale infrastructure projects are delivered successfully.

The ideal fit for this role will be motivated by Deep Sky’s mission to reverse climate change, eager to apply and grow their engineering skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, and bring a collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of accountability for technical execution.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the project schedule, budget, and execution strategy across all phases; planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Develop and maintain strategic project execution plans that enable expedited delivery.
Lead all stages of development, including site selection, power sourcing, and financial modelling.
Drive coordination across internal teams, contractors, and external partners to keep milestones on track.
Anticipate roadblocks and proactively manage risks, escalating issues when needed.
Oversee vendor selection and coordination, from procurement through delivery and document reviews.
Keep project documentation organized — permits, contracts, reports, and everything in between
Provide concise, high-level updates to senior leadership to support fast decision-making.
Jump into any phase — design, construction, commissioning — and make progress happen.
Travel regularly to project sites 3-4 days/week in Innisfail to stay close to the work and ensure strong team alignment.

Project Development & Execution

Lead the development and execution of small to medium capital projects, from feasibility through commissioning.
Define project scope, prepare cost estimates, and develop detailed schedules.
Manage procurement processes, including drafting technical specifications and evaluating supplier proposals.
Supervise contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
Track project performance, report on progress, and resolve issues to keep initiatives on target.
Prepare project documentation, including design packages, progress reports, and close-out reports.

Technical & Continuous Improvement

Identify and lead initiatives to optimize plant processes, increase energy efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
Conduct technical studies and recommend innovative solutions aligned with plant development objectives.
Develop and implement technical standards, procedures, and best practices.
Stay informed about emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to guide future plant development.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (operations, maintenance, HSE, finance, and project management).
Lead technical meetings and present project updates to stakeholders.
Serve as a key liaison with external partners, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers or interns.

Plant Operations & Support

Act as the primary engineering contact for daily plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
Troubleshoot complex equipment, system, and process issues to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
Lead and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance strategies with operations and maintenance teams.
Monitor plant KPIs and implement corrective measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all plant activities.

Basic Qualifications

3 years in project management experience in heavy industrial, energy, infrastructure, or environment sector within Canada.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or related field.
Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
Proven track record delivering complex capital projects on time and on budget.
Experience managing cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to address challenges as they arise.
An eagerness to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
A passion for sustainability and climate-focused technologies.
Willing to travel and be onsite 3-4 days/week to stay close to the work and ensure strong team alignment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Strong working knowledge of construction project lifecycles and project management tools.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a startup environment.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
PMP or other relevant certification.
Bilingual in English and French (especially for Quebec-based projects).

Why Join Deep Sky?

Join a mission-driven team working to reverse climate change .Help shape first-of-its-kind DAC infrastructure at commercial scale. Work in a fast-moving, supportive, and high-ownership environment. Competitive compensation and benefits.

About the Company

Deep Sky

Direct air and ocean CO2 removal

Deep Sky builds infrastructure to scale CO2 removal using direct air capture and ocean capture, permanently storing the gas underground. They operate mainly in Quebec, leveraging hydroelectric and wind power and favorable geology to power and site facilities. Revenue comes from selling durable, verifiable carbon offsets to governments, communities, and private companies to meet Scope 3 emissions goals. Their goal is to provide measurable, long-term carbon removal and set a standard for credible offsets over the next 150 years.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $103.1M
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 2022

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