Mechanical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Summer 2026

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

Job summary

A leading industrial company in New Brunswick is seeking Mechanical Engineering Students for their Summer 2026 Work Term. The role involves project concept development, managing construction contracts, and collaborating on mill projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree and possess strong teamwork and time management skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates

Free Parking

Co-op Fee Reimbursement

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.

Responsibilities

• Project concept development and preliminary design assignments.
• Participate in the management of construction contracts.
• Support project construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Skills

Team player

Safety-first mindset

Time management

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 Summer 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 $1.2 Billion Recently Invested to Modernize and Expand Our Mill Operations Across the Division

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.
• 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.