Junior Industrial Process Engineer/EIT
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering
We are seeking an Engineer-in-Training or Junior Industrial Process Engineer to join our growing Industrial team in either Halifax, NS or Fredericton, NB. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is interested in developing practical process engineering experience within industrial facilities, including pulp and paper, forestry, tissue manufacturing, and related process sectors.
As an Engineer-in-Training or Junior Industrial Process Engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers to support process engineering assignments through each stage of project delivery, from data collection and preliminary design through detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.
Your key responsibilities:- Support process engineering assignments for pulp and paper, forestry, tissue manufacturing, and other industrial process facilities.
- Assist with the preparation of process engineering deliverables including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process calculations, and technical reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and automation specialists to support coordinated project delivery.
- Support feasibility studies, process optimization initiatives, facility expansions, modernization projects, and operational improvement assignments.
- Participate in process assessments, field reviews, data collection, equipment evaluations, and plant performance reviews.
- Assist with technical documentation, proposal inputs, cost estimates, and project coordination activities as required.
- Provide support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities under the direction of senior technical staff.
- Build your technical skills through hands‑on project experience, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of industrial process engineering work.
- Bachelor’s degree in one of Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, or eligible for registration with APEGNB or
- 2–4 years of experience in industrial process specifically in Pulp and Paper processes.
- Foundational understanding of process design concepts, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process calculations, and equipment selection.
- Interest in supporting feasibility studies, plant assessments, process optimization initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers while developing technical knowledge and consulting skills.
- 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
- 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.
- Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.
- Competitive salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience.
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