Co-op, Mechanical Engineer

Nutrien; Redwater; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in Redwater, Alberta is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op student for an 8‑month term starting January 2027 at the Nitrogen Operations site, about 40km NE of Edmonton. This temporary, full‑time role is for students who will return to school after the term.

You will lead design changes for mechanical plant improvements, troubleshoot production units, and support root cause analyses while coordinating with site trades, planners, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering; completed at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping codes, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors; NDT a plus.
• Strong time-management with ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient with MS Office; Matlab/CodeCalc or drafting tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design changes for mechanical plant improvements (piping, vessels, heat exchangers).
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems in production units.
• Assist in Root Cause Failure Analyses and follow-up work.
• Support project work: scope definition, tender docs, contracts support.
• Assist maintenance engineers with detailed technical evaluations.
• In-field task support, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with site trades, planners, engineers, inspectors.
• Analyze maintenance history to prioritize issues and opportunities.
• Maintain safe work attitude and support zero-incident initiative.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering (undergraduate, 2+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Matlab

CodeCalc

Drafting/Sketching software

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to join Nutrien’s Redwater, Alberta Nitrogen Operations (approximately 40km NE of Edmonton) for an 8-month work term beginning January 2027. This temporary, full-time role is open to students who will be returning to school after the co-op term.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. You will possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, enabling them to build strong relationships and convey information clearly and professionally. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills will allow candidates to analyze complex situations, identify effective solutions, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design changes for mechanical plant improvements. This will include stationary (piping, vessels, heat exchangers) and rotating equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems within the production units
• Assist in Root Cause Failure Analyses and lead follow-up work
• Contribute to project work encompassing scope definition, tender document creation and ongoing support of contracts
• Assist maintenance engineers in detailed technical evaluations
• Preform in field task support, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Work with site trades groups, planners, engineers, and inspectors
• Analyze maintenance history and failure data to prioritize issues and opportunities
• Demonstrate a safe work attitude and support our commitment to zero initiative

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled and completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping codes, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and NDT inspections is an asset
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlinges as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent computer skills including:
  • standard Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • calculations software (Matlab, CodeCalc) is an asset
  • drafting/sketching software experience is an asset

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST.

In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.