About the role#
J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking Mechanical Engineering students to join the Pulp & Paper Division for the Fall 2026 work term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship opportunity based in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick.
What you'll do#
- Develop project concepts and complete preliminary design assignments.
- Prepare project funding applications and justifications.
- Manage construction contracts and requisition materials and services.
- Collaborate with contractors and mill personnel to define scope, plan, and execute work packages for mill projects.
- Partner with the reliability team to perform root cause failure analysis on mill equipment.
- Review and optimize preventive maintenance programs.
- Support project construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program with good academic standing.
- A long-term interest in pursuing an engineering career.
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- A team-oriented approach with a safety-first mindset.
Location & details#
- Locations: Saint John, NB and Utopia, NB.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About J.D. Irving, Limited
J.D. Irving, Limited is a family-owned company founded in 1882. It operates across Canada and the United States in sectors including forestry, shipbuilding, retail, and food processing. The company maintains head offices in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick. It employs over 10,000 people across its diverse business segments.
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