Junior Project Engineer

The role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Engineer to join our growing team at Saltworks. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer with a few years of hands-on experience who is looking to deepen their technical skills while building a foundation in project management. This role offers meaningful ownership and responsibility, with mentorship and support as you continue to grow.

Junior Project Engineers at Saltworks are on a defined career path toward becoming Project Managers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. You will support the delivery of innovative industrial desalination and resource recovery solutions that make a real impact on industry and the planet.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support projects from concept through execution, taking on increased responsibility as you grow in the role.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and task tracking across the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers to develop work packages for production.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to specify and source equipment and components (e.g., pumps, valves, motors, filters).
• Support Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Assist with commissioning activities at our factory and, occasionally, at customer sites.
• Contribute to repeatable full-scale designs, while also supporting innovation, pilot systems, and new product development.
• Represent Saltworks professionally when working with customers and suppliers, including occasional field visits (travel to the USA is required).

You will be a great fit if you have :

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Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water and lithium. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

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