Position Title:  Project Engineer

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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?

With over 50 years of nuclear experience; Aecon reputation for reliability, safety, and performance has continually made us a contractor of choice. We offer an unparalleled depth of expertise and a broad range of capabilities that can be called upon to deliver an integrated solution to virtually any nuclear challenge. Aecon broad range of services and seamless solutions to our clients on numerous projects, from plant modifications to a long-term maintenance contract for nuclear facilities, design-build ISFSI, reactor overhaul or large component replacement for plant life extension, site preparation & large component removal for decommissioning, specialty welding and cutting tool and site services, safety class component, pipes and custom steel fabrication.

Aecon has kept pace with the increasingly challenging demands of the industry – the need for more capacity, greater efficiency, innovation, and more stringent environmental controls; we achieve this all while maintaining our unparalleled commitment to safety. Safety First is our number one core value and it is deeply ingrained at all levels of our organization, from leadership through our frontline workers. We firmly believe that positive results can only be achieved by providing safe, healthy, working conditions and impeccably maintained equipment.

When it comes to the of future nuclear projects, we have the capabilities to manage engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and fabrication services including project development, project management and project financing. From design and engineering to construction delivery, and project finance, we work tirelessly to make expectations a reality.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support proposal development for engineering services and engineered equipment
• Prepare technical specifications to establish scope, functional design, construction codes, and project deliverables
• Prepare manhour estimates, risk assessments, and proposal packages deliverables as required by the management team
• Prepare and/or finalize Design Service Provide (DSP) specifications and requirements
• Prepare and/or approve technical specifications in accordance with Aecon’s operating procedures
• Lead constructability reviews and design verification walkdowns during design phase of EPC projects
• Review and accept DSP products and verify they meet contract requirements
• Chair and monitor design progress regularly with the DSP
• Visit DSP and Vendor offices to review progress and testing activities as required (Factory Acceptance Testing, for example)
• Act as lead interface between the customer and DSP during construction and commissioning
• Lead preparation of and/or approve final system turnover documents including final as-builts, closeout documents, construction completion and/or available-for-service reports
• Lead resolution of functional and design deficiencies opposite engineered equipment suppliers
• Assist PM with change request creation and approval as needed
• Assist PM with cost and schedule management as needed
• May act as Modification Team Lead (MTL) for OPG contracts
• May provide oversight or reviews of red-line drawings and coordination of final as-builts opposite the DSP
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project coordinators

What You Bring To The Team:

• 8-10 years experience in design and construction of EPC projects
• Familiarity with the design and operation of nuclear power plants
• Working knowledge of CANDU nuclear plant systems and components
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards including but not limited to:
  • CSA N285, N286, and N299 series as relevant for discipline
  • ASME codes as applicable for power piping and pressure boundary work (i.e. ASME Sect. III, Class 1, Class 2, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of power industry codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, CSA, ESA, etc.)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working directly with DSPs and trades of all disciplines
• Leadership and team skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced high-stress environment
• Valid P.Eng license is mandatory
• Project management experience will be considered an asset

This posting is proactively seeking a Project Engineer to join the SMR-X project to support with future needs.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply – specifically those from the Williams Treaty Nations and Metis Nation of Ontario

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.