Electrical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Fall 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Utopia; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates

Free Parking

Co‑op Fee Reimbursement

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineering Students in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick, during the Fall 2026 Work Term. Students will gain hands-on experience working with contractors and mill personnel on electrical installations, project planning, and oversight. This role requires a commitment to safety, effective time management, and a solid understanding of relevant software tools. Join a company invested in student development and career growth in engineering and leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and in good academic standing.
• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to effectively time manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning and execution of work packages for mill operations.
• Development of detailed scopes of work for installations related to electrical systems.
• Oversee installations of low to medium voltage electrical equipment while ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

Team player

Safety-first mindset

Time management

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Pulp & Paper Division operations for Electrical Engineering Students to join our teams in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick, for the Fall 2026 Work Term.

Why join the Pulp & Paper Division

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities in Engineering, Leadership, Maintenance, and Many Other Disciplines
• Employee Programs: Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates, Free Parking, Co‑op Fee Reimbursement
• Over $1.6 Billion Recently Invested to Modernize and Expand Our Mill Operations Across the Division

Responsibilities

• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning and execution of work packages for mill operations.
• Development of detailed scopes of work for installations related to scan card access systems, 120 V – 600 V temporary construction power, IT connections including wireless access points, switches, and cameras.
• Work with software such as Auto Cad, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Document Management Software.
• Oversee installations of low to medium voltage electrical equipment, building services components, instrumentation, etc., while ensuring schedule and budget are maintained and monitoring job quality and safety.
• Assist Systems Engineers on maintenance, programming, and configuration of Mill Control Systems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and in good academic standing.
• Team player with a safety‑first mindset.
• Ability to effectively time manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Long‑term interest in an engineering career.

EEO and Accommodations

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.