Come Build Your Career at Aecon!Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
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- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
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We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it
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- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.
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.
At Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United) is currently seeking a Structural Discipline Engineer to join our team at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, TX. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of engineers and designers at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant and will function as a Structural Lead Engineer working on plant modification packages, engineering calculations, evaluations, and studies.
What You'll Do Here:- Function as the structural lead engineer, prepare structural design change packages, coordinate interdisciplinary team of engineers and vendors to complete tasks on schedule and on budget.
- Prepare structural calculations and evaluations in support of various design activities including, but not limited to the design of piping, cable and small equipment supports, instrument rack design, floor load impacts to concrete, structures evaluations, equipment anchoring evaluations and seismic response evaluations.
- Interface with plant stakeholders to determine project scope/requirements, support construction/implementation and start up activities.
- Exercise sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design data, coordinate the efforts of the structural group with other disciplines.
- Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.
What You Bring To The Team:- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is required, with the ability to obtain a PE in Texas.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with industrial steel and concrete design serving heavy industrial facilities.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain unescorted access within a nuclear power plant.
- Engineering and design experience include developing structural modification packages.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Five (5) years of experience relating to structural modifications and evaluations of commercial nuclear power plants.
- Existing Design Engineer qualifications at a commercial nuclear power plant
- Familiarity with nuclear standards and guidelines.
- NANTeL Certified in the Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-01)
- Field experience at an operating Nuclear Plant
Citizenship Requirements: This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations.
Benefits:- Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
- 401K (comprehensive match plan)
- Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
- Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
- Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
- Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)
Aecon fosters 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.
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