Project Engineer – SWA

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.