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…