Designer, Piping

Aecon U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K match

Paid Vacation

Health and Wellness Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term Incentive Plan

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United) is seeking an enthusiastic piping designer to join our team in Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC.

The role supports power generation and heavy industrial projects across the United States and Canada, including simple and combined cycle power plants and plant modifications. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in piping design, familiarity with P&IDs and 3D tools, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in piping design or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant design experience beyond the degree in powerplant piping and support design.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Plant3D, P&ID and AutoCAD; Bentley MicroStation proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, design medium to complex mechanical / piping systems using 2D and 3D design tools.
• Develop piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), general arrangement drawings (GA), equipment plans, piping orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Understand the engineer’s design development process and translate project specifications into drawings.
• Review mechanical supplier documents for accuracy and coordinate design activities with other discipline groups.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping design

3D modeling

Education

Associate degree in piping design

Tools

AutoDesk Plant3D

P&ID

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
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.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

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 an enthusiastic piping designer with experience supporting power generation and heavy Industrial projects to be based in either our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices. 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 designexperience beyond associate degree in powerplant piping and support design.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Plant3D, P& ID and AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Bentley MicroStation

Citizenship Requirements
Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 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)
• 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)
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon's discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

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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