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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

Core Values

• 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.

Our Commitment to You

• 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.
• Support and invest in inclusive work environments, including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Lead in sustainable construction, operating responsibly to minimize our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

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 and provide solutions to reach a successful outcome.

What You’ll Do Here

• Research and prepare calculations using the input data provided by the client.
• Prepare 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 configuration 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 suggest improvements based on sound engineering evaluation.
• Responsible for both mechanical and civil projects.
• Support engineering evaluation of piping and support geometry issues.
• Handle client interface communications and requests in a timely manner.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Project Management experience on projects with 5 or fewer engineers.
• MS or MBA considered an asset.
• Professional Engineering (PE/PEng) license in any U.S. state or Canadian province, and ability to obtain additional licenses through comity considered an asset.
• Stress Analyst familiar with Finite Element Analysis.
• Knowledge and experience with the 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 walk‑downs, etc.
• 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 considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Office, AutoCAD, AutoPIPE).
• Strong technical and report writing skills.

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.

Base Salary Range

$135,000.00 – $165,000.00 annually (Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions).

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive plan – Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401(k) comprehensive match plan
• Vacation – Paid Time Off
• Eligibility to participate in Aecon's discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• 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)

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.