Position Title:  Solution Architect

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?

Aecon’s Corporate teams play a critical role in enabling success of Aecon’s operating sectors and major infrastructure projects across North America and internationally. Through multidisciplinary expertise, functional services and strategic partnership– our teams collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and project teams in a dynamic, matrixed environment to solve complex challenges and drive results. 

The Solution Architect will design, own, and govern end‑to‑end technology solutions that enable business outcomes across Aecon’s operations. This role is accountable for translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well‑governed solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, cloud strategy, and long‑term business value.

The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, delivery teams, and enterprise architecture to define solution direction, guide implementation, and ensure successful adoption.

What You'll Do Here:

Solution Design & Ownership

• Own the end‑to‑end solution design for assigned initiatives, from concept through delivery and operational handover
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand business problems, processes, and objectives, and translate them into practical, value‑driven solutions
• Define business, application, data, integration, security, and infrastructure architecture for solutions
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with Aecon’s enterprise architecture principles

Cloud & Technology Architecture

• Design cloud‑based and hybrid solutions leveraging:
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SAP landscapes (e.g., S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP‑integrated ecosystems)
  • PaaS and low‑code platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse)
• Select appropriate architectural patterns (e.g., event‑driven, API‑led, microservices, SaaS integrations)
• Guide delivery teams on cloud‑native design, cost optimization, security, and operational best practices
• Ensure proper use of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings where appropriate

Governance & Assurance

• Participate in architecture review and governance forums to ensure solution compliance with Aecon standards
• Evaluate solution options, trade‑offs, risks, and constraints, and clearly communicate recommendations to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and decision records

Delivery & Collaboration

• Work closely with delivery teams (product, project managers, developers, vendors) to ensure architectural intent is implemented correctly
• Provide ongoing architectural guidance during design, build, testing, and deployment
• Support integration of solutions into the broader Aecon technology landscape

What You Bring to the Team:

• 7+ years of experience in IT, including solution architecture or senior technical design roles
• Proven experience designing and owning enterprise or large‑scale business solutions
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure in production environments
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders, not just technology teams
• Experience evaluating and integrating third party/vendor solutions
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure)
  • Application architecture (custom, packaged, SaaS)
  • PaaS and low-code solution design and governance
  • Integration patterns (APIs, event, middleware)
  • Data architecture concepts
  • Security and identity principles

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Ability to influence without authority and drive architectural decisions collaboratively
• Structured problem‑solver with a pragmatic, business‑first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive industries
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP, construction project management, or field systems
• Experience working within formal architecture governance or review boards
• Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, SAP, Power Platform)

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $95,000-$120,000

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.