Position Title:  Senior Engineer, Structural

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Be intentional about investing in your development. We support career growth and skill advancement through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs.
• Commit to creating woark environments grounded in mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. This is supported through meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that help us build top talent and harness our collective strengths across our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and the communities we serve.

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 are seeking an enthusiastic Sr. Structural Engineer with experience supporting power generation and heavy Industrial projects in either our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices.

Responsibilities include the development of structural calculations, foundation and structural steel designs for various projects, from conceptual design through construction, including supporting structural site work. The successful applicant can look forward to projects including simple and combined cycle powerplants, nuclear projects, and plant retrofits throughout the United States that require all facets of structural engineering and design.

What You'll Do Here:

• Structural design experience with Power Plant and/or heavy industrial Projects.
• Reviewing relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents to support structural design and project development.
• Performing structural calculations, developing engineering reports, studies, specifications, and design drawings.
• Fully understands the process of preparing engineering designs and drawings based on the contracted scope of work, project specifications while staying within established budgets and schedules.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures. 

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Structural Engineering and Design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US, and the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity would be considered an asset.
• Must have experience with industry standard engineering software such as STAAD Pro, ANSYS, Mathcad, etc.
• The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and be capable of collaborating with the multi-discipline engineers and designers
• Experience with seismic analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for nuclear power plants.
• Experience with AutoDesk Advance Steel would be considered an asset.

Citizenship Requirements:

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. 

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.  

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

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.