Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Whiting, NJ (NOW HIRING)

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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.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• 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 Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• 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. 

We are seeking a Design Manager with multidiscipline design and major project execution experience in the conventional power generation market. The Design Manager will help manage a multidiscipline group of designers, company design tools, workload, and distributing work assignments to most effectively utilize staff and meet project established schedules and budgets.  

What You'll Do Here 

• The successful candidate will develop and manage complex engineering design projects for power generation facilities.
• Assign work, meets project schedules, ensures that all drawings are accurate, and coordinates assignments within the discipline groups working on the project.
• Provides technical guidance, assistance, training and encouragement to all members of the design team.
• In conjunction with Chief Discipline Engineers, Supervising Discipline Engineers and Project Engineering Managers, keeps management apprised of all manpower requirements and staffing problems.
• Advises the project management team about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
• Ensure that designs are consistent with project technical requirements and project scope.
• Reviews and checks completed engineering designs and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions, and in accordance with design codes, standards, and procedures established by the Supervising Discipline Engineers.
• Reviews and "release for use" vendor documents, leads inter-discipline reviews, resolves discrepancies, and consolidates comments.
• Ensures quality, quantity, and completeness of the assigned design tasks.
• Oversees preparation of drawings, layouts, and 3D models.
• Understands and leads the planning and scheduling of design tasks associated with assigned project.
• Fully understands and utilizes the capabilities, applications, and operations of computer software associated with design assignments and provides direction and guidance to others.
• Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility.
• Presents information and ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.
• Develops and conduct technical training seminars.
• Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials management and can review/advise on purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Supports alignment of customer and company objectives.

What You Bring To The Team

• Education: Associate's degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Experience: a minimum of 16 years of experience, with at least 7 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Capability with 2D and 3D power plant design capability 
• Expert capability with AutoDesk Plant 3D, Revit and AutoCAD 2D.
• Experience with Hexagon's Smart 3D, and Bentley MicroStation
• Nuclear design experience is a plus! 

Salary Range & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $170,000.00 -- $190,000.00 annually

Benefits Include: 

• 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)

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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