Scott Saunders, Eit
About Scott Saunders, Eit
Scott Saunders is an Associate Project Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in electrical engineering with experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Newfoundland Power and Nalcor Energy.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Scott Saunders serves as an Associate Project Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this role, he is involved in managing various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. His responsibilities include coordinating with different teams and stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
Previous Experience at J.D. Irving
Prior to his current role, Scott worked at J.D. Irving, Limited as an IFS Electrical Engineering Student in 2018. This position lasted for four months and took place in Lake Utopia, New Brunswick. During this time, he gained practical experience in electrical engineering within the company.
Co-op Experience in Electrical Engineering
Scott has accumulated diverse co-op experience in electrical engineering. He worked at Newfoundland Power as a Substation Design Engineering Co-op Student in 2017 for three months in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Additionally, he was employed by Nalcor Energy in two roles: as an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student in 2016 for four months in Churchill Falls, NL, and as a Project Execution and Technical Services Electrical Engineering Co-op Student for three months in St. John's, NL. He also worked at FortisBC as a Stations Engineering Co-op in 2018 for four months in Trail, BC.
Educational Background
Scott Saunders studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from 2014 to 2019. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. Prior to university, he completed his high school education at Carleton North High School, achieving a High School Diploma with a 92% average from 2010 to 2014.
Early Work Experience
Scott began his professional journey at BWS Manufacturing Ltd., where he worked as a Student Designer in 2015 for three months in Centreville, NB. He also held a position as a Summer Student at the same company in 2014 for two months. These early roles contributed to his understanding of design and manufacturing processes in engineering.