Project Engineer

Miramichi, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$100,900–$126,100 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Manage the technical and financial aspects of major capital projects, including project development, investment requests, tendering, contracts, execution, and construction oversight. Lead project teams and coordinate with plant leadership to integrate completed projects into operations, while identifying operational improvements and evaluating manufacturing technologies and sites.

Job details

Job Type: Regular We believe the best results come from collaboration, sharing perspectives, and working as a team Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer to join its team in Miramichi. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and follow-up of major capital investment projects for the Miramichi plant. The incumbent develops and optimizes processing operations to improve operational performance and create added value for the organization. A workplace where collaboration is encouraged and valued: Recognition of years of service for vacation entitlement calculations. Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, training, etc.). Pension plan with company contributions. Salary Grade 006: $100,900 to $126,100. (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related competencies.) How you will contribute to our collective success: Responsible for the technical and financial management of assigned major projects. Projects span various disciplines, including mechanical, process, building, and utility systems. Designs, evaluates, and develops capital investment requests. The expertise provided must consider technical aspects as well as the impact of projects on human and financial resources. Manages tendering processes and contract issuance in collaboration with the Strategic Procurement Department. Plans and coordinates project execution and oversees associated construction activities. Leads project teams and manages the technical resources required for successful project delivery. Works closely with the Plant Manager and plant team in project preparation and ensures effective integration into operations (maintenance, training, performance stabilization, etc.). Recommends operational improvements and conducts technology scouting that may lead to new projects. Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of manufacturing sites for new product manufacturing. The type of team player who fits with the team: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Automation, or another relevant discipline). 5 to 7 years of engineering and project execution experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of the food or packaging industry (an asset). Member in good standing of the APEGNB (an asset) Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD. A role for those who know performance is built together. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. #LI-MB1 #salarie Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–7 years of engineering and project execution experience in a manufacturing environment are required. Strong Microsoft Office and AutoCAD knowledge is expected; food or packaging industry experience and good-standing APEGNB membership are assets.