Project Engineer

Agropur; Montreal; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Montreal is seeking a Project Engineer to manage major investment projects for its facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 5-10 years of experience in project execution within the food processing industry. Responsibilities include overseeing project development, managing tenders, and ensuring successful integration into operations. Proficiency in French and English is required.

Benefits

Vacation entitlement based on years of service

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Retirement plan with company contributions

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in engineering and large-scale project execution in the food processing sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical and financial follow-up of major projects.
• Design and prepare investment requests considering technical aspects.
• Manage tenders and contract issuance.
• Plan and coordinate implementation supervising associated work sites.
• Lead work teams ensuring successful project completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Knowledge of dairy processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer to join its team in St-Laurent.

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Project Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of major investment projects for the Québec plant. They will design and optimize transformation processes to improve operational performance and add value to the organization.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Vacation entitlement based on years of service.

• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.).

• Retirement plan with company contributions.

• Salary scale 006: $98 400 à $123 000 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job‑related skills.)

What’s involved in this role:

• Ensure technical and financial follow‑up of major projects assigned to them. Projects cover various fields (mechanical, process, building, utilities, etc.).

• Design, study, and prepare investment requests, considering technical aspects and the impact on human and financial resources.

• Manage tenders and contract issuance in collaboration with the Strategic Purchasing Department.

• Plan and coordinate implementation and supervise associated work sites.

• Lead work teams and manage technical resources required for successful project completion.

• Work closely with the Plant Director and their team to prepare projects and ensure proper integration into operations (maintenance, training, performance stabilization, etc.).

• Recommend operational optimizations and conduct technology watch to generate new projects.

• Participate in analysis and recommendations for plant selection for new product manufacturing.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Automation) or another relevant discipline.

• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in engineering and large‑scale project execution in the food processing or packaging sector.

• Knowledge of dairy processes/food industry (an asset).

• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (English required to work with colleagues from other Canadian provinces).

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.