Deputy Technical Director/ Sr. Designer

Aecon Group Inc; Courtice; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Technical Director/Sr. Designer to join their team. This role involves supporting the Darlington New Nuclear Project, focusing on planning and executing structural designs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with field teams and engineers to create technical drawings and ensure project quality. The company is committed to safety, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive work environment. If you have extensive experience in structural design and a passion for impactful infrastructure projects, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Mental health support services

Career development programs

Diversity and Inclusion training

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in structural design and detailing fabrication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise temporary and permanent structures for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to create detailed technical drawings.

Skills

Structural Design

Detailing Fabrication

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering Civil discipline

Professional engineer (P.Eng)

Job description

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Date: Mar 24, 2025

Location: Courtice, ON, CA Oshawa, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Deputy Technical Director/ Sr. Designer

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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.

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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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?
As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning of 2023, Aecon started to support with the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Technical Director, this role will support work within the DNNP Balance of Plant scope and will be responsible for planning, design, and execution of the temporary and permanent structures.

What You'll Do Here:

• Work closely with field team to understand their need and prepare concept, design for all required temporary structures.
• Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Create and finalize shop fabrication drawings including custom fabrication and design.
• Material take off and generation of bill of materials.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work to identify any errors or discrepancies.
• Support all projects through the fabrication process or temporary steel structures.
• Design/plan and supervise all structural steel required for: - Working platform – Brackets, - Access scaffolding – Base plates – anchorage – Tie off point – working at height elements – tie backs – guying and bracing all structures during construction.
• Provide status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure project is constructed in accordance with QA Programs and project quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Post secondary education in an Engineering Civil discipline.
• Professional engineer (P.Eng) is required.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in structural design and detailing fabrication with a focus on temporary structures (steel, wood, concrete, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/service oriented.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply – specifically those from the Williams Treaty Nations and Metis Nation of Ontario.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.