Manager, Project Engineering

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

At Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United), we are a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations. 

In December 2024, United Engineers and Constructors was acquired by Aecon Group Inc. Aecon and United have a proven working relationship and the United team continues to operate in the market as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company. 

We’re looking for a Project Engineering Manager to support Nuclear Generating Stations in the Detroit/Chicago/Toledo area.

The successful candidate will be working as a liaison with the clients and with a team of Engineers and Designers on the support of plant modification packages.

What You'll Do Here:

• Serve as primary representative for UECI as a field liaison between the client and engineering group. 
• Provide engineering management and guidance to subordinate staff, enforces company and project policies and serves as a liaison between UECI and client interface. 
• Plans and manages work activities to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence. 
• Often working under the supervision of a Project Director or above, demonstrates and provides project leadership in their area of responsibility. 
• Supervises and delegates tasks among staff. 
• Monitors day-today activities and consistently demonstrates the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and capabilities of other groups for appropriate incorporation into project organization. 
• Clearly understands the scope of work and contract requirements or those requirements that pertain to his/her area of responsibility. 
• Supports or conducts formal status reporting and presentations to client and/or management. 

What You Bring to The Team:

• B.S. Engineering Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering Discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in any State with ability to be licensed in other States by Comity 
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a nuclear plant.
• Preferred 3 years’ experience in a leadership position.  
• Experience working with others in a Project Team environment
• Written and oral communications skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasked environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access at a nuclear power plant. 
• Field experience / Walk-downs on power projects 
• Electrical and/or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering background is preferred.
• Experience preparing Engineering Design Modification Packages for Nuclear Power plants including familiarity with Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-01) 

Salary and Benefits:

Pay Range: $150,000- $200,000

Benefits Include: 

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan) 
• Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Citizenship Requirement:
This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Aecon fosters 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.

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