Mechanical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Fall 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Utopia; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Programs: Student Housing, Free Parking, Co-op Fee Reimbursement

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is looking for Mechanical Engineering Students to join our Pulp & Paper Division for the Fall 2026 Work Term in New Brunswick. This role offers hands-on experience in various engineering projects, supporting construction contracts, project development, and preventative maintenance programs. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, possess a safety-first mindset, and can manage multiple projects effectively. Join us and help shape the future of our operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical 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.

Responsibilities

• Project concept development and preliminary design assignments.
• Participation in the management of construction contracts.
• Working with reliability team for failure analysis on mill equipment.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Safety-first mindset

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 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

• Project concept development and preliminary design assignments.
• Assignments related to the development of project funding applications, 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, planning, and execution of work packages for mill projects.
• Working with the reliability team to perform root cause failure analysis on mill equipment, as well as reviewing and optimizing the preventive maintenance program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical 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.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. We are a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

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 we can provide equitable opportunities.