Posted on August 10, 2026 by Employer details Irving Forest Services

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JOB DESCRIPTIONAre you a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineer with experience delivering major capital projects in industrial environments?We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team in a multi?disciplinary role supporting Project NextGen in Saint John, New Brunswick.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and managing multi-disciplined capital projects.
- From project concept development to project start-up, you will be responsible to lead a team through all phases of projects including scope definition and funding applications, detailed engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- The Project Engineer and Team will be responsible for ensuring the projects are executed safely, in compliance with all environmental regulations, kept within budget and on schedule, and achieve all technical, performance, and quality objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering Degree
- A minimum of 5 years experience leading capital projects
- Prior experience in pulp & paper or other heavy industrial projects is required
- Ability to successfully execute within a team environment
- Ability to lead cross-functional project teams involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed in a cost-effective, timely, reliable, and secure manner
- Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
- Must demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail, and a drive to ensure things are done right the first time.
- Above-average planning and organizational skills




- Proficient with Microsoft Office

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Forest Services consists of a group of professionals that support the efficient operation of all the Pulp & Paper Division's facilities. From engineering to sales and customer service, the Irving Forest Services team is working on improving and modernizing the businesses. With over $1.1 billion being invested into our operations, we are investing in the next generation.

- Location Saint John , NB
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 23.00 to $ 65.00 HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
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