Junior Engineer, Facilities

J.D. Irving, Limited•Halifax, NS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is seeking a Junior Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading projects, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring facilities operate safely and efficiently. The Junior Engineer will be instrumental in delivering capital projects, supporting maintenance operations, and upholding operational and safety standards within the facilities. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of projects, offering technical expertise to the business, and evolving into a subject matter expert in engineering best practices, standards, and solutions. The position also entails managing design and construction projects within the Infrastructure and Capital Programs, providing exposure to working with consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers. Founded in 1882, JDI operates in Canada and the United States with a team of 20,000 employees, fostering a dynamic, inclusive workplace that supports career growth. Irving Shipbuilding, a division of JDI, is Canada's National Shipbuilder, constructing modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, employing over 2,400 shipbuilders. The company is committed to creating accessible environments and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated and empowered.

Responsibilities

Lead projects
Solve complex technical challenges
Keep facilities running safely and efficiently
Deliver capital projects
Support maintenance operations
Ensure facilities meet operational and safety standards
Manage a portfolio of projects
Provide technical expertise to the business
Develop into a subject matter expert for engineering best practices, standards, and solutions
Manage design and construction projects within the Infrastructure and Capital Programs