Position Title:  Intern, Welding Specialist

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.
• 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! 

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?

The Intern, Welding Specialist will support the implementation of Aecon’s Welding Program at either the corporate office or designated fabrication shops. This role will be a 4 month internship and provides hands-on experience in welding program execution, documentation, and technical support for major projects.

What You'll Do Here:

• Assist with activities that ensure proper implementation and maintenance of Aecon’s Welding and QA Program.
• Prepare weld documentation and conduct technical research to support discipline work planners and field engineers.
• Review contract and design specifications to help develop project welding requirements.
• Support welding constructability evaluations during the design phase.
• Manage welding-related databases, including procedures, specifications, and qualification records.
• Assist with the implementation of Welding Program Management software.
• Provide support for welder qualification processes and maintain qualification records.
• Monitor weld filler material issuance and prepare weekly welding status reports.
• May assist with mechanical and piping field engineering tasks such as material inventory control and work package reviews.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Welding, Mechanical or Structural Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain security clearances for plant site access if required.
• Physically able to perform job duties (e.g., walking, climbing ladders, working at heights, confined spaces, lifting up to 25 lbs.).
• Proficient in computer software, including welding management tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between home office and remote sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or experience in heavy construction or nuclear industry welding and fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX and related sections (I, II, III, VIII, B31.1) or AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with advanced welding systems, robotic welding, and NDE methods.
• Experience with Welding Management Software.
• Understanding of welding procedure development, filler material specifications, and post-weld heat treatment processes.

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

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.