Senior Engineer, Mechanical

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 are seeking an enthusiastic Sr. Mechanical Engineer with experience supporting Power Generation Projects in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office. Responsibilities include managing the mechanical engineering and design effort on major power projects from conception to construction and final project closeout.

The successful applicant can look forward to projects including simple and combined cycle powerplants, and general mechanical system design throughout the United States that require all facets of mechanical engineering.

What You'll Do Here

• Functioning as the mechanical discipline lead on a project.
• As the mechanical engineer of record for assigned projects, using your professional engineering license to sign and seal mechanical drawings developed under your supervision.
• Develop mechanical calculations, reports, studies, specifications, and design drawings such as equipment arrangement, PFD, AFD, P&IDs, and isometric drawings, for water, steam, air, gas, oil systems.
• Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary team of engineers and designers to complete project tasks on schedule and on budget.
• Reviewing relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents to support project development.
• Ability to develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design of mechanical systems for convention generation (fossil fueled) power plants.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership position
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Experience with industry standard engineering software such as AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow, etc.
• The successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of collaborating with the multi-discipline engineers and designers
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in US.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering is an asset
• Experience in HVAC and Fire Protection design is an asset
• Experience with Autodesk Plant3D is an asset

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.