Designer, Piping

Aecon U.S.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits (Dental/Med/

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Subsidy

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United) seeks an enthusiastic piping designer based in Newport, Michigan, at the DTE Fermi Power Plant. You will support power generation and heavy industrial projects across the U.S.

and Canada, designing piping systems and related drawings using 2D and 3D tools. The role requires a strong background in powerplant piping, familiarity with AutoDesk Plant3D, P&ID, AutoCAD, and Bentley MicroStation, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, design medium to complex mechanical / piping systems using 2D and 3D design tools.
• Develop piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), GA drawings, equipment plans, piping orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Coordinate with other discipline groups and review vendor documents for accuracy.
• Understand design development process and project specifications.
• Assist in coordinating mechanical / piping design activities with other teams.

Skills

Piping design

AutoCAD

Plant3D

P&ID

MicroStation

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.

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 designexperience 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 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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