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Engineering Services Project Engineering - Summer Student

Irving Oil
Full-time
On-site
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

As a Project Engineering Student within our Engineering Services team, you will work with a dynamic and cross functional group to support the management of multi-million-dollar projects at our Saint John Refinery and Canadian terminals.   The successful candidate will work with a Project Engineer to manage both technical and engineering aspects through the different phases of executing projects. 

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to multi-disciplinary project development including planning, scheduling, costs and collaborating with internal and external engineering teams.

The Project Engineering team is responsible for managing and executing our engineering projects from start to finish to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of our facilities. The team is based out of our Home Office with our broader Engineering Services team.

Responsibilities:  

  • Help prepare schedules, timelines and resource plans for engineering projects

  • Support with updating project documentation and progress tracking of milestones

  • Assist in preparing reports for project performance metrics

  • Work with Project Engineers on technical tasks such as reviewing drawings, specifications, and ensuring compliance

  • Use tools like AutoCAD for basic design or layout updates

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure smooth project execution

Your Skills:  

  • Skilled in relationship management and comfortable working with cross-functional teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams

  • Adaptable and fluid with change, able to pivot as project needs evolve

  • Open to feedback and capable of critical thinking

  • Experience using AutoCAD is an asset

Your Experience:  

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering at an accredited post-secondary institution and returning to school after the work term.

What We Offer:  

  • Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events

  • Student Benefits – Housing allowance, co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates.

  • Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

  • Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

  • Volunteer and donation matching program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program 

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education

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