Position Title:  Sr. Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer

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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.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
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• 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! 

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• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• 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 are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer, join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of engineers and designers performing mechanical engineering and pipe stress analysis / pipe support design for piping systems serving the nuclear and conventional generation industry.  

What You'll Do Here:

• Perform complex pipe stress analysis and prepare calculations for various piping systems including high energy, water, air and gas systems using company standard software such as Bentley AutoPIPE and Duke Energy specific software such as SUPERPIPE.
• Pipe supports engineering and design using industry standard tools and methods.
• Develop mechanical / piping design and procurement specifications.
• Prepare engineering drawings such as Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), General Arrangement (GA), Equipment Plan, Piping Orthographic and Isometric drawings.
• Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Interface with project stakeholders to determine project scope/requirements.
• Support construction/implementation and start up activities as required.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in pipe stress analysis and pipe support design.
• Experience with SUPERPIPE software performing piping analysis to ASME Section III Code requirements for Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems.  
• The ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in US, and the ability to be licensed in other states through Comity.
• Experience working with Duke Energy (Nuclear)  

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

Referral Bonus – refer a standout candidate and receive up to $3,000 referral bonus after they have successfully been with Aecon for 6 months.

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.