Field Engineer

Talentify; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Field Engineer for a 24-month onsite contract in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this role, you will support project teams in ensuring safe and efficient delivery of services. Key responsibilities include collaborating on construction activities, planning, and applying technical expertise in mechanical systems. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree (or equivalent), over 5 years of experience, and a strong understanding of quality assurance processes. This position offers a competitive pay range of $38.00 - $51.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a related field.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Practical experience in boiler and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to achieve deliverables.
• Apply technical knowledge to support construction activities.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Quality assurance knowledge

Technical proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Field Engineer

This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of products and services to our customers. Working in both office and site‑based construction environments, you will leverage your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to support Field Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Trade Supervisors in meeting contractual commitments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to achieve deliverables.
• Apply technical knowledge to support construction activities.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to problem‑solving and decision‑making in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 5 years in a related field.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Practical experience in boiler and piping systems, structural steel, tanks, and vessels, and rotating and stationary equipment.
• Proficiency in estimating, sketching, and interpreting drawings/specifications.
• Ability to read and develop schedules using relevant software.
• Knowledge of mechanical industrial construction and maintenance.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Physically able to work indoors and outdoors year‑round, climb ladders, and wear required PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on industrial projects for mechanical systems such as piping, furnaces, and boilers.
• Industrial construction experience in sectors like oil & gas and mining.
• Experience handling engineering drawings for coordinating site‑work.
• Experience with material takeoffs and quantity surveying.
• Trades experience is acceptable; engineering degree not required.
• Local to New Brunswick.
• Mechanical engineering degree is a plus.

Work Environment

The work schedule consists of four 10‑hour days per week (4x10) with the potential transition to five 10‑hour days (5x10). The role is on‑site with the Pulp and Paper project team in Saint John. The industrial work environment involves a Nexgen furnace rebuild and clean, manageable conditions at Canport LNG, with primarily pipe racks and mills for pulp and paper. The contract duration is 24 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint John, NB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $51.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint John, NB.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, du couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Actalent welcomes reasonable accommodation requests. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as a modification or adjustment of the application or interview process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.