Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering

Where You Will Work Located in Downtown Vancouver’s central business district, this area is a dense, high-end urban neighborhood dominated by major office towers, financial institutions, and professional services. Employees in Vancouver mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work within EPCM/design house environments, working closely alongside engineering and project delivery teams, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually.  It offers a fast-paced, corporate environment with strong transit access and a mix of nearby dining, retail, and residential amenities. What You Will Do As a technical leader, this role focuses on growth projects and strategic initiatives, providing process engineering expertise, engineering leadership, and high‑level guidance throughout the project development cycle while collaborating across the organization to deliver sound engineering judgment and strategic insight. Review, verify, and approve engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, mass/energy balances, equipment specifications, and metallurgical test work scopes Ensure engineering deliverables conform to internal standards, project requirements, and best practices In this role you investigate complex technical challenges and recommend practical, cost‑effective solutions grounded in engineering fundamentals Collaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality execution Recommend improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and design methodologies As the Principal Engineer I – Process Engineering you support long‑range technical planning, capital budgeting, and strategic project evaluation Work closely with operations, geology, maintenance, project management, and corporate technical groups to deliver integrated solutions Ensure project and site teams implement engineering improvements and design recommendations Mentor and coach engineers and technical specialists to build internal capability, and contribute to internal technical guidelines, knowledge libraries, and best‑practice documents What You Bring To Freeport Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in a related engineering field  OR Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in a related engineering field  OR PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in a related engineering field Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations High degree of professional judgment with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels Strong collaboration skills Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions Ability to develop and…