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Mechanical Engineering Student - Pulp & Paper Division- Winter 2027

@ JDI

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Saint John, New Brunswick

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Overview

J.D. Irving, Limited is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Student for a Winter 2027 work term in its Pulp & Paper Division in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick. The student supports project concept design, funding applications, contract management, construction and commissioning, and reliability work on mill equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop project concepts and preliminary designs
  • Prepare project funding applications and justifications
  • Support contract management, requisitioning and construction
  • Support commissioning and start-up of mill projects
  • Perform root cause failure analysis on mill equipment

Requirements summary:

  • Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree
  • Good academic standing
  • Safety-first mindset and team player
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Long-term interest in an engineering career

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Microsoft Office
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Office, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering
Perks mentionedTransit support

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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 Winter 2027 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

Tasks may include:

  • 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

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of 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 that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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