Supervising Discipline Engineer, Structural

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 a Supervising Structural Engineer with experience supporting Power Generation Projects in our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices, to lead and support various projects throughout the United States.  

The successful applicant can look forward to projects including simple and combined cycle powerplants, nuclear projects, and plant retrofits throughout the United States that require all facets of structural engineering and design.

What You'll Do Here:

• Function as the structural discipline lead on various power and heavy industrial projects.


• Manage the structural engineering and design team, adhering to the established scope of work, monitor and manage the engineering cost and schedule performance.


• As the structural engineer of record for assigned projects, using your professional engineering license to sign and seal structural drawings developed under your supervision.


• Develop structural calculations, foundation and structural steel designs for various projects, from conceptual design through construction, including supporting structural site work.


• 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design of steel and concrete foundations and structures for convention generation (fossil fueled) and/or nuclear power plants.  


• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership position.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US, and the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity would be considered an asset.


• Experience with industry standard engineering software such as STAAD Pro, ANSYS, Mathcad, etc.


• The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and be capable of collaborating with the multi-discipline engineers and designers


• Additional experience with seismic analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for nuclear power plants is a plus.


• Experience with AutoDesk Advance Steel would be considered an asset.

• M.S. in Structural Engineering is an asset.

Referral Bonus - $3000 

Pay and Benefits:

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.