Position Title:  Senior Engineer, Mechanical (HVAC)

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?

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 seeking an enthusiastic Sr. Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer with experience supporting Power Generation and heaving industrial projects in either our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices. The successful candidate will have experience in HVAC and plumbing system design/modification along with a working knowledge of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities include managing the mechanical (HVAC) project activities from conception to construction including onsite support. The successful candidate 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 mechanical (HVAC) engineering and design.

What You'll Do Here:

• Design of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing systems serving heavy commercial, industrial, and power industries.
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems to support specification development, code review and basic suppression design.
• Perform equipment sizing, thermal load, ductwork sizing, piping pressure loss, potable water, and sanitary calculations.
• Develop procurement specifications, prepare engineering drawings such as piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID), airflow diagrams, plumbing riser diagrams, equipment plan, piping orthographic and ductwork layout drawings.
• Develop material and workhour estimates as needed to support proposal development.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.

What You Bring to The Team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• 8 years of experience with the design of building services (HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection) systems serving powerplants, heavy industrial and commercial applications.

• Minimum 10 years of experience with building services (HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection) systems serving the power industry.
• Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE)
• Strong computer analysis skills.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Great problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with timelines.

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.