Engineer, Project Engineering

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Halifax is seeking a Project Engineer to support Manufacturing Engineering for naval programs. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience in project management or engineering, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with project controls. This role demands strong collaboration and risk management skills, requiring full-time in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in Project Management or Engineering on large, complex defense or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with performance management and delivery.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned tasks and deliverables within the Engineering Group.
• Develop plans and processes to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Anticipate and manage risks to maintain project momentum.
• Coordinate engineering activities for efficient project delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Project controls

Scheduling

Job description

Are you passionate about engineering excellence and driving innovation in complex projects? Join our Project Engineering team as a Project Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting Manufacturing Engineering for cutting-edge naval programs. This position is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Project Engineering, or equivalent.
• Credentials: P. Eng or CET preferred; PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications are assets.
• Experience:
• 4–6 years in Project Management or Engineering on large, complex defense or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with project controls, performance management, scheduling, and delivery.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations is an asset.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned tasks, activities, and deliverables within the Engineering Group.
• Develop plans, processes, and procedures to ensure successful achievement of project milestones.
• Anticipate and manage risks, resolving challenges proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Coordinate engineering activities to enable efficient delivery of project outputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.