Mechanical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Fall 2025

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking Mechanical Engineering Students for the Fall 2025 Work Term in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick. This opportunity offers personal and professional development, career growth, and hands-on experience in project management and engineering tasks within the Pulp & Paper Division.

Benefits

Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates

Free Parking

Co-op Fee Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and in good academic standing.
• Long-term interest in an engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Project concept development and preliminary design assignments.
• Participation in the management of construction contracts.
• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope.

Skills

Team player

Safety-first mindset

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Pulp & Paper Division operations for Mechanical Engineering Students to join our teams in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick, for the Fall 2025 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
• More Than $400 Million Recently Invested into Improving and Growing All Our Mills

Qualifications:

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

Responsibilities:

Tasks may include:

• Project concept development and preliminary design assignments
• Assignments related to the development of project funding applications and justifications
• Participation in the management of construction contracts and the requisitioning of materials and services
• Project construction, commissioning, and start-up support activities
• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, plan, and execute work packages for mill projects