Sr Project Engineer (E&I)

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable benefits programs

Annual Wellness credit

Performance-based bonus program

Employee and Family Assistance program

Vacation eligibility based on exp.

Defined contribution retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation project engineer to drive capital projects from concept to closeout at our New Westminster facility. You will design and implement power distribution, instrumentation, and PLC controls, while coordinating with IT/OT teams to ensure secure, integrated systems.

With a strong background in Rockwell ControlLogix/Studio 5000 and experience managing contractors, you will lead commissioning, startup, and documentation efforts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• P.Eng. registration or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead E&I, controls, and automation capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, designs, budgets, and schedules.
• Engineer solutions involving power distribution, MCCs, motors, VFDs, instrumentation and PLC controls.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLC systems including control sequences, interlocks and alarms.
• Integrate equipment onto plant networks (EtherNet/IP) with IT/OT collaboration.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. registration or eligibility

Tools

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Studio 5000

Job description

At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 3,000 employees across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.

Kruger Products is investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. As an industry leader in this space, we are pushing innovation through Operational Excellence and the integration of digital & automation solutions. We also continue to invest in ways to further our commitment to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

What You Can Expect…

• Lead E&I, controls, and automation capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, designs, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Engineer solutions involving industrial power distribution, MCCs, motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and PLC-based controls.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation PLC systems (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000), including control sequences, interlocks, and alarms.
• Integrate equipment onto plant industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, managed switches, fibre), working with IT/OT to keep systems secure.
• Produce and review E&I drawings and documentation, and authenticate in-house engineering documents where professionally qualified.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of new and modified systems.

Working With Contractors & Partners

• Write clear scopes of work and technical requirements for contractors, consultants, OEMs, and system integrators.
• Participate in bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Provide technical direction in the field, review contractor deliverables (drawings, PLC programs, submittals), and coordinate work with Operations and shutdown schedules.
• Oversee contractor safety, quality, cost, and schedule, working alongside mill E&I trades in a union environment.
• Ensure complete turnover documentation, including as-builts, software backups, and manuals, at project closeout.

What We Expect…

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Proven E&I project engineering experience in an industrial setting, including delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong background in industrial power distribution, motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and controls.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000.
• Working knowledge of EtherNet/IP networks, IT/OT integration, and OT cybersecurity principles.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and system integrators.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Pulp and paper, converting, or continuous-process industry experience is an asset.

What’s In It For You…

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. We monitor the market to ensure our total compensation practices are competitive. The starting range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. Performance and ideas that make us better are recognized. Compensation is more than just salary. Here’s what else we offer:

• Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
• $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
• Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.

Join Kruger Products and Expect to do Something Great.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.