Junior Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Saltworks Technologies is a global leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. Saltworks is a 2025 Fast50 Company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner - a testament to our growth, financial performance, and positive contributions.

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 :

Core Skills and Attributes :

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!

We offer :

How to apply :

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary :   Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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Location : 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8

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