Mechanical Engineer

Irving Oil•Saint John, NB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer within our Engineering Services team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers on a wide variety of capital and expense projects. Your goal will be to support the consistent execution of high-quality projects while collaborating closely with operations and field teams. Your success will be demonstrated through strong project delivery, effective teamwork, and contributions to the ongoing safety, reliability, and performance excellence of our assets. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by April 30, 2026.

Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering, with P.Eng. certification (or immediate eligibility) in NB is required
7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering is required (with experience in mechanical equipment)
2+ years of petrochemical refining or similar oil & gas experience is required
Experience with project execution and mechanical workflow within an engineering organization
Working practical knowledge with industry codes and standards including ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, ASME BTH-1, API 660, API 661, API 530/560, API 579, API 610, API 936, etc.
Must be familiar with repair, alterations, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), and CRN registration process for registered pressure equipment/piping in Canada
Safety as a core value mindset
Understanding of current technology issues within mechanical engineering field, along with keen analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills
Ability to make timely decisions considering competing priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to see beyond area of expertise, and understand interdisciplinary dependencies
Ability to make timely decisions on technical matters of consequence after reviewing relevant documents
Strong sense of ownership and accountability from conception to completion with no or limited supervision
Collaborate and build relationships with Irving Oil operating teams, external contacts and experts
Self-motivated with a positive, solutions-focused attitude

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Compress, HTRI, and NozzlePro is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and execute mechanical engineering work on projects from beginning to completion
Responsible for design, modification, specification and procurement of mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, packaged systems, etc.
Duties may include bid package preparation, bid condition, vendor data review, and generating engineering work orders
Assist in scoping, assigning budgets, resource planning and setting schedules for the project's mechanical scope
Develop quality engineering deliverables within committed scope, schedule and budget
Review and approve 3rd party documents and drawings while assuring compliance with codes and project requirements
Supervise and inspect installation modification, and provide construction support and commissioning of engineering systems at construction sites
Engage in continuous improvement, and identify ways to optimize systems, and procedures
Conduct field visits to assess design-related conditions, working safely in all weather with required PPE, and performing physically demanding tasks—including climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces