Designer, Piping

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.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic piping designer with experience supporting power generation and heavy Industrial projects to be based in Newport Michigan at DTE Fermi Power Plant. The successful applicant can look forward to projects including working on new build simple and combined cycle powerplants and developing plant modifications on projects throughout the United States and Canada. 

What You'll Do Here:

• Under minimal supervision, design medium to complex mechanical / piping systems using 2D and 3D design tools. 


• The successful candidate fully understands the process of design development, preparing drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures. 


• The successful candidate shall be knowledgeable in the design of plant mechanical and piping systems, able to develop piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), general arrangement drawings (GA), equipment plan, piping orthographic and isometric drawings. 


• The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of engineer’s design development process. 


• The mechanical / piping designer fully understands the purpose and use of vendor documents and reviews mechanical supplier documents for accuracy. 


• Help coordinate mechanical / piping design activities work with other discipline groups. 

What You Bring To The Team:

• Associate degree in piping design (technical field) or equivalent demonstrated experience. 


• Minimum of 10 years of relevant design experience beyond associate degree in powerplant piping and support design. 


• Proficiency with AutoDesk Plant3D, P&ID and AutoCAD. 


• Proficient with Bentley MicroStation 

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)

Citizenship Requirement:
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. 

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.