Manager, Project Engineering

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Date: Feb 5, 2026

Location: Newport, MI, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

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.

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?

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
• Experience preparing Engineering Design Modification Packages for Nuclear Power plants including familiarity with Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-01)

Benefits Include:

• 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)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Salary Range & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually

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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Monroe
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit