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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 Structural Supervising Engineer to support nuclear plant modification work in our Charlotte, NC office. Responsibilities include supporting the development of nuclear plant modification packages and managing larger efforts with a team of structural engineers.

What You'll Do Here:

• Design, analysis and development of structural modifications for nuclear power plants.
• As required, function as the discipline leader for larger structural engineering efforts, supervise engineering and design personnel to perform various tasks on schedule and on budget.
• Utilize your professional engineering license to sign and seal structural drawings developed under your supervision.
• As required, coordinate interdisciplinary team of engineers and designers to complete project tasks on schedule and on budget.
• Review relevant codes and project specific procedures, design documents, specifications, and construction documents to support project tasks.
• Perform structural calculations, developing engineering reports, studies, specifications, and design drawings.
• Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year, accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and design supporting nuclear modification work.
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering leadership position, managing engineering and design staff at the project level.
• Experience with industry standard engineering software such as STAAD Pro, MathCad, 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.
• Experience in seismic analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for nuclear power plants!
• Experience with ANSYS and SAP2000 is a plus!
• Experience working with Duke Energy (Nuclear) is a plus!

Citizenship Requirements: 

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements. 

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. 

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan) 
• Vacation - Paid Time Off 
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon's discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• 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)

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