Technical Development Manager Jobs in New Brunswick

We are seeking an Intermediate to Senior Industrial Process Engineer to join our growing Industrial team in Fredericton, NB. This role is ideal for an experienced process engineer with deep expertise in pulp and paper manufacturing and process systems who is looking to play a key role in project delivery, client development, and the continued growth of our industrial practice.

As a Senior Industrial Process Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex industrial projects, working closely with clients to develop practical and innovative solutions. You will contribute to all phases of project delivery, from feasibility studies and conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.

Your key responsibilities: 

• Lead process engineering assignments for pulp and paper, forestry, tissue manufacturing, and other industrial process facilities.
• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process calculations, and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and automation specialists.
• Support feasibility studies, process optimization initiatives, facility expansions, modernization projects, and operational improvements.
• Conduct process assessments, troubleshooting investigations, equipment evaluations, and plant performance reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposal development and business development activities within the industrial sector.
• Provide construction, commissioning, and startup support, ensuring successful project execution and operational performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of CBCL's industrial process engineering capabilities

Your capabilities and credentials: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with a provincial engineering association.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial process engineering, with demonstrated expertise in pulp and paper, tissue manufacturing, forestry products, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of process design, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process modelling, and equipment selection.
• Experience leading feasibility studies, plant assessments, process optimization initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills, with experience supporting proposals and identifying new project opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible work hours with occasional work-from-home opportunities, supporting both your professional and personal commitments.
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise.
• Exposure to a variety of projects.
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests.
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise.
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development.
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa.
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.
• Competitive salary: $100,000-130,000 annually, depending on experience.

To meet pay transparency requirements, compensation ranges are included for roles in locations where required by law. The salary range listed for this position represents the expected hiring range; actual starting compensation will vary based on factors such as professional experience, technical expertise, credentials, and alignment with the role's requirements, as well as internal compensation structures and market data. Beyond base salary, CBCL provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits and a pension program from your first day of employment, along with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email hr@cbcl.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.