Mechanical Engineer

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 June 30, 2026. 

What We Offer:  

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too   
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program   
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your 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

Your Skills:  

• 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

Your Experience:

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

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

Engineering

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering