Project Engineer
Location: Hybrid-Houston TX Corporate office
Employment Type: Full-time
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the detailed design and construction
of a Central Processing Facility (CPF) for the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project which will
produce battery quality lithium carbonate from brine. In this role you will be responsible for
coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to ensure the project is
delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams and play a
key role through design, construction and commissioning.
In your role as Project Engineer, you will be part of the Project Delivery team reporting to VP
Project Delivery with a focus on supporting delivery of the CPF during which, you will report to the
CPF Project Manager for the SWA Project
This is a Hybrid position based in a Corporate office environment in Houston, TX. Routine
collaboration across departments and project/field offices is required as well as periodic travel to
field sites, sometimes in remote locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and assist in the development and management of the overall project execution
plan, including scope, schedule, budget, resources and risk strategies.
Support the Project Manager and Engineering Manager in leading development of the
CPF through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover to
operations.
Understand and implement established project objectives, and deliverables, in support of
project success criteria, and alignment with business objectives.
Support project governance, reporting structures, and communication protocols.
Support management of contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring
adherence to contractual obligations.
Ensure adherence to all project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory
requirements for areas of project responsibility.
Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, building and maintaining mitigation
plans.
Communicate effectively with the Standard Lithium team, partners, service providers and
other project stakeholders.
Monitor project progress against baseline schedule and budget and support Project
Services with project reporting requirements.
Champion a strong culture of safety and compliance, ensuring all project activities comply
with Company policies and industry best practices.
Participate in deliverable reviews, project safety reviews and constructability reviews.
Perform additional activities as may be reasonably required by SWA project management
team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related discipline);
P.Eng. or eligibility preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in project engineering, with a strong focus within lithium or
alternatively mineral processing operations, and/or water treatment or oil and gas
experience.
Proven track record delivering brownfield and greenfield projects from design through
commissioning.
Understanding of lithium processing technologies (e.g., spodumene conversion, brine
processing, refining) is desirable.
Strong knowledge of process design, equipment selection and plant optimization.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams, EPC/EPCM contractors, and vendors.
Deep understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost
control, and risk management.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound technical
decisions under pressure.
WHY JOIN US
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a new critical mineral value chain in the
US. With a team of more than 70 professionals across Canada and the U.S., we have built a
culture defined by collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our people are our greatest strength,
committed to delivering excellence every day. Become part of a company shaping the future of
sustainable lithium production in America.
ABOUT STANDARD LITHIUM LTD
Standard Lithium is a publicly traded lithium company focused on advancing multiple lithium brine
projects in the southern United States to support a new era of domestic US lithium production in
support of the global energy transition. We believe the future of North American energy security
can be unlocked through the innovative development and use of technology in an environmentally
sustainable way, as evidenced by our long-term operation of an industrial-scale Direct Lithium
Extraction (DLE) demonstration plant in southern Arkansas. For more information, please visit the
Company’s website at https://www.standardlithium.com.
Standard Lithium is building a dynamic and agile workplace to support the growth of a high
performing workforce. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation including
performance incentives, health and wellness benefit plans, and the opportunity for career growth
and development.