Lead, Engineer

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

What is the Opportunity?

The successful candidate will report to the Director, Nuclear Engineering Consulting, and support the Project Manager and Materials Engineering Laboratory Manager acting as the project lead for both small and mid-sized projects. This candidate must be a self-starter and decision maker. Expectations include the ability to determine the project goal(s), success path, and identify potential problems providing solutions to reach a successful outcome.

What You'll Do Here:

• Research and prepare calculations using the input data provided by the client.
• Preparing plant design changes by developing and refining detailed engineering design solutions while ensuring compliance with project specifications, Codes and standards.
• Implement modifications on-site to ensure alignment with the project standards.
• Perform failure analysis of pressure vessel and piping components to determine apparent cause.
• Identify system configurations improvements with consideration of thermal, flow, stress and fatigue considerations.
• Reconcile piping and component degradation due to Flow Accelerated, Under Insulation and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion and suggested improvements based on sound engineering evaluation.
• Responsible for both mechanical and civil projects.
• Support engineering evaluation of piping and support geometry issues.
• Responsible for client interface communications and requests in a timely manner.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Project Management experience on projects with 5 or less engineers.
• MS or MBA is considered an asset.
• Professional Engineering (PE/PEng) license in any state within the US or Canadian Province, and the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity would be considered an asset.
• Stress Analyst familiar with Finite Element Analysis.
• Knowledge and experience with American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and/or American Institute of Steel Construction.
• Direct utility experience with BWR and/or PWR systems.
• Able to travel and provide site support, for walkdowns, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with team members and clients.
• Experience with root cause failure analysis of systems, structures and components.
• Familiarity with metallurgical evaluation methods is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills (ex. MS Office, AutoCAD, AutoPIPE, etc.).
• Strong technical and report writing skills.

Referral Bonus – refer a standout candidate, and receive a referral bonus after they have successfully completed their first 6 months of employment with Aecon.  

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.