Electrical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Summer

Electrical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Summer 2026

Saint John, NB, Canada

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Pulp & Paper Division operations for Electrical 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

Tasks may include:

• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning and execution of work packages for mill operations.
• Development of detailed scopes of work for installations related to scan card access systems, 120 V – 600 V temporary construction power, IT connections including wireless access points, switches, and cameras.
• Work with software such as Auto Cad, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Document Management Software
• Oversee installations of low to medium voltage electrical equipment, building services components, instrumentation, etc., while ensuring schedule and budget are maintained and monitoring job quality and safety.
• Assist Systems Engineers on maintenance, programming, and configuration of Mill Control Systems

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical 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

Irving Pulp & Paper is a kraft pulp mill specializing in fibre for premium tissue products in global markets. With a staff of about 380 employees, the mill is the anchor of the New Brunswick Forest Products and Industry. With over $1.1 billion being invested on‑site, we are investing in the next generation.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.