Mechanical Engineer

CBCL is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial Engineering team based in Fredericton, NB!

Join us and help shape both our work environment and company culture by collaborating with other design and construction professionals on challenging and exciting industrial projects. From concept to completion, bring your passion for sustainable design principles to life while delivering exceptional results for our clients.

As our ideal candidate you have hands-on industry experience in project engineering or technical roles, or as a consultant designing industrial mechanical systems. This includes expertise in pulp and paper, manufacturing, process fluid systems, stress analysis, petrochemical storage and transfer, storage tanks, compressed gas systems, boilers, power plants, or other industrial systems. Experience supporting mill operations, equipment upgrades, maintenance reliability, shutdown planning, commissioning, or process optimization in pulp and paper environments would be considered a strong asset.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support or lead design projects for pulp and paper, industry, manufacturing, energy transitions, fuel storage, natural gas, pipelines, power plants, and boiler systems, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction;
• Serve as Project Manager on multi-discipline initiatives, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables;
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and mentorship to design support staff across multiple disciplines, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment;
• Liaise with clients, guiding design decisions and ensuring alignment with project requirements and expectations;
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation, supporting strategic growth objectives;
• Oversee construction administration and perform field reviews to ensure designs are implemented effectively;
• Plan, document, and lead commissioning and start-up activities to ensure operational readiness; and
• Support pulp and paper mill projects involving mechanical equipment, piping systems, tanks, pressure systems, utility services, maintenance reliability, shutdown work, and process improvements; and
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and client use.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, with registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with provincial Engineering Associations;

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design of mechanical systems or direct industry project experience, preferably within pulp and paper, manufacturing, power generation, or heavy industrial environments;
• Additional professional accreditations would be an asset;
• Familiarity in the design of mechanical systems using AutoCAD Plant3D and solid modelling packages (Solidworks, Inventor);
• Experience with mill mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, steam and condensate systems, material handling, or related pulp and paper process equipment would be considered an asset;
• Detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, with a team player attitude;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Valid driver’s license and be able to travel to job sites within Atlantic Canada.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.
• Competitive salary: $90,000-$135,000 annually, depending on experience.

To meet pay transparency requirements, compensation ranges are included for roles in locations where required by law. The salary range listed for this position represents the expected hiring range; actual starting compensation will vary based on factors such as professional experience, technical expertise, credentials, and alignment with the role's requirements, as well as internal compensation structures and market data. Beyond base salary, CBCL provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits and a pension program from your first day of employment, along with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.