Lead Project Engineer – Industrial Capital Projects

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited seeks a Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The role supports multi‑disciplinary capital projects from concept through start‑up, with emphasis on safety, schedule, budget, and achieving technical and quality objectives. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage scope and procurement, oversee design, construction and commissioning, and drive on‑time, within‑budget delivery in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil.
• 5+ years leading capital projects in industrial environments.
• Experience in pulp & paper or heavy industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline capital projects from concept to start-up.
• Direct a project team through scope, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, budget, schedule and quality objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited seeks a Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The role supports multi‑disciplinary capital projects from concept through start‑up, with emphasis on safety, schedule, budget, and achieving technical and quality objectives. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage scope and procurement, oversee design, construction and commissioning, and drive on‑time, within‑budget delivery in a heavy industrial environment.