Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of new systems
Benefits
Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
$300 annual Personal Wellness credit
Performance-based bonus program
Employee and Family Assistance program
Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
Defined contribution retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and assistance
Full Job Description
We9re looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer, E&I to lead electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation projects at our tissue manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role where you will take projects from concept and design through commissioning and startup, working alongside Operations, contractors, and system integrators to deliver upgrades that make a real difference on the plant floor.
What You Can Expect...
Lead E&I, controls, and automation capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
Develop project scopes, designs, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Engineer solutions involving industrial power distribution, MCCs, motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and PLC-based controls.
Design, program, and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation PLC systems (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000), including control sequences, interlocks, and alarms.
Integrate equipment onto plant industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, managed switches, fibre), working with IT/OT to keep systems secure.
Produce and review E&I drawings and documentation, and authenticate in-house engineering documents where professionally qualified.
Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of new and modified systems.
Working With Contractors & Partners
Write clear scopes of work and technical requirements for contractors, consultants, OEMs, and system integrators.
Participate in bid evaluations and vendor selection.
Provide technical direction in the field, review contractor deliverables (drawings, PLC programs, submittals), and coordinate work with Operations and shutdown schedules.
Oversee contractor safety, quality, cost, and schedule, working alongside mill E&I trades in a union environment.
Ensure complete turnover documentation, including as-builts, software backups, and manuals, at project closeout.
What We Expect...
Bachelor9s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration, or eligibility for registration.
Proven E&I project engineering experience in an industrial setting, including delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning.
Strong background in industrial power distribution, motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and controls.
Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000.
Working knowledge of EtherNet/IP networks, IT/OT integration, and OT cybersecurity principles.
Experience managing contractors, consultants, and system integrators.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Pulp and paper, converting, or continuous-process industry experience is an asset.
What9s In It For You... At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. We monitor the market to ensure our total compensation practices are competitive. The starting range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. Performance and ideas that make us better are recognized. Compensation is more than just salary. Here9s what else we offer:
Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
$300 annual Personal Wellness credit
Performance-based bonus program
Employee and Family Assistance program
Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth
Join Kruger Products and Expect to do Something Great.
