Engineering Manager, Capital Projects (South Carolina)

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply. We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review. We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling. The Engineering Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for overseeing and integrating multi-disciplinary engineering activities within Cyclic’s capital projects portfolio. Operating within an Owner’s Team model, this role requires project engineering management, assigning internal engineering resources to work on capital projects, engaging and monitoring and holding accountable the external design engineering consultants for project deliverables across electrical, mechanical, and civil/structural disciplines while ensuring alignment with project delivery objectives. This role is a key member of the capital projects team and is accountable for understanding and defining the owner’s team engineering needs and requirements, overseeing external engineering consulting partnerships, and ensuring that engineering deliverables are safe, reliable, operable, maintainable, fit-for-purpose, within budget and on time. In summary, the Engineering Manager ensures that engineering execution aligns with project scope, cost, schedule, and performance targets, working closely with Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Construction, Operations and with external engineering partners. The successful candidate will manage engineering activities across all project phases including FEL-1, FEL-2, FEL-3, detailed engineering to FEL-4, construction and commissioning. This role drives engineering governance, design integration, risk management, and continuous improvement, while leading and mentoring a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. This role will be a hybrid role with frequent travel to our Toronto office and other plants. Key Responsibilities Manage multi-disciplinary engineering activities across capital projects through FEL-1, FEL-2, FEL-3, FEL-4, and execution phases. Serve as the Engineering Manager (EM) within Cyclic’s project owner’s team, ensuring that internal and external engineering deliverables meet project requirements, technical standards, and stage-gate expectations. Allocate, assign, and manage Cyclic’s internal engineering resources for the capital project(s) the EM handles. Manage and oversee external engineering consultants, EPC/Design-Build/Lump Sum/Not to Exceed contracts with external partners, equipment vendors, and specialist contractors across all engineering disciplines. Work closely with Project Managers and Project Controls to ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and project scope, budget, schedule, and performance objectives. Manage and coordinate engineering inputs into project development including scope definition, WBS, cost estimates, schedules, and execution planning. Develop and maintain engineering design criteria, technical specifications, discipline standards, and required deliverables across all engineering disciplines. Ensure effective coordination and integration across mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, process, and other project interfaces. Successfully integrate internal Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) into the project(s) the EM handles to ensure the SME’s provide the technical leadership and oversight across plant systems including process equipment, utilities, infrastructure, and supporting facilities. Review and approve key engineering deliverables including design basis driven by SME’s and the EM’s including documents, layouts, equipment lists, specifications, and technical evaluations. Ensure designs consider safety, operability, maintainability, constructability, accessibility, energy efficiency, and future expansion requirements. Lead and participate in design reviews, model reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, value engineering workshops, and project risk assessments. Support procurement and contracting activities including technical requisitions, bid evaluations, vendor clarifications, and recommendations for award. Oversee engineering change management and ensure changes are evaluated for technical, cost, schedule, and operational impacts. Support project risk management by identifying engineering risks and contributing to project risk registers and mitigation strategies. Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, field changes, contractor coordination, and non‑conformance resolution. Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, and handover activities to ensure delivery of systems per project and operational requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, workflows, and project delivery practices across the organization. Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, fostering accountability, alignment, and high performance. Perform other related duties as required. Travel required to other sites. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, or related discipline) required. Master’s degree strongly preferred. Professional Engineer designation or European equivalent (e.g., Chartered Engineer) required. Minimum 12 years of progressive engineering experience in industrial, process plant, or heavy industrial environments or equivalent (e.g., having served as the engineer of record for several years, etc.). Demonstrated experience delivering medium‑to‑large‑scale capital projects through study phases, design development, and execution. Experience working within Owner’s Teams and with Design/Build/EP, EPC, EPCM, and similar project delivery models. Strong experience in front‑end loaded (FEL) engineering studies, and project development. Experience with detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start‑up. Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Broad knowledge of industrial, multi‑disciplinary plant systems. Strong grasp of project delivery, stage‑gates, and engineering assurance. Strong project controls expertise (cost, schedule, performance). Skilled in reviewing deliverables for safety, completeness, and fit‑for‑purpose design. Proven people leader with mentoring and coaching experience. Able to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority. Strong stakeholder management across internal teams and external partners. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; sound technical judgement. Highly organized; able to manage multiple concurrent priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering document management systems. Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments; adaptable and flexible. Preferred Experience Experience in hydrometallurgical, chemical processing, recycling, critical minerals, or similar complex industrial facilities. Experience with greenfield and brownfield industrial projects. Experience working in high‑growth or early‑stage organizations transitioning projects from study into execution. Experience managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across geographically distributed projects. Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental regulations, and industrial compliance requirements. Experience with project planning and controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6) and risk analysis methodologies is an asset. Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials At Cyclic Materials, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey. We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions. The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants for employment in the Canada and U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN, L1‑A visa or any other non‑immigrant status). To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr ThinkIQ