Manager, Field Engineering

Aecon Concessions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Field Engineering Manager for U.S. nuclear projects, based in Charlotte, NC. You will lead site engineering activities, develop construction work packages, and optimize field processes.

The role requires planning staffing across projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with joint ventures and customers. US Citizen status applies, and [e-mail] is the contact.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Mechanical Engineering Design experience in nuclear projects.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction work packages and safety culture.
• Knowledge of nuclear welding and QA programs is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with leadership ability.
• Ability to map processes and write procedures; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop site drawings and Construction Work Packages for projects.
• Rewrite procedures to maximize field efficiency and safety.
• Plan staffing across U.S. nuclear programs and mentor staff.
• Coordinate with quality to meet code requirements while improving field ops.
• Maintain relationships with joint venture firms and customers.
• Support procurement of specialty tooling for field use.
• Review non-labor resources for welding and plant modifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Nuclear welding QA

Leadership

Process mapping

Communication

Automation welding

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

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?

With over 50 years of nuclear experience, Aecon’s reputation for reliability, safety, and performance has continually made us a contractor of choice. We offer an unparalleled depth of expertise and a broad range of capabilities that can be called upon to deliver an integrated solution to virtually any nuclear challenge. Aecon provides a broad range of services and seamless solutions to our clients on numerous projects, from plant modifications to long-term maintenance contracts for nuclear facilities, design-build ISFSI, reactor overhauls or large component replacement for plant life extension, site preparation and large component removal for decommissioning, specialty welding and cutting tool and site services, safety class component, pipes, and custom steel fabrication.

Aecon has kept pace with the increasingly challenging demands of the industry, including the need for more capacity, greater efficiency, innovation, and more stringent environmental controls. We achieve this while maintaining our unparalleled commitment to safety. Safety First is our number one core value and it is deeply ingrained at all levels of our organization, from leadership through our frontline workers. We firmly believe that positive results can only be achieved by providing safe, healthy working conditions and impeccably maintained equipment.

When it comes to future nuclear projects, we have the capabilities to manage engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and fabrication services, including project development, project management, and project financing. From design and engineering to construction delivery and project finance, we work tirelessly to make expectations a reality.

The Field Engineering Manager will support various projects by reviewing current practices and course-correcting to best utilize resources and support efficient performance of work in the field. The successful candidate will review staffing levels and execution plans to determine best practices for all teams and ensure personnel leadership supports continuous improvement of staff members. This role will develop site drawings needed to support projects, revise processes and procedures developed by project planners to maximize efficiency for all project coordinator functions, including Construction Work Package generation and execution, and develop new processes for doing business that allow for efficient field changes and support site Design (Field) Engineers. The Field Engineering Manager will establish an overall staffing plan for engineering needs that encompasses all nuclear projects and help facilitate moving the right people among projects to best develop key talent and ensure success across the U.S. nuclear portfolio.

Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position.

What You'll Do Here:

• Develop site drawings needed, including the specifics of writing and executing Construction Work Packages, procuring and tracking nuclear materials, reading and reporting on schedules, progressing work, issuing and tracking subcontracts, etc.
• Revise and re-write procedures developed by project planners as necessary to maximize efficiency and address any current gaps in the program.
• Work with Human Resources to create an overall time-phased staffing plan for all U.S. nuclear projects for engineering needs to address ramp-up and ramp-down periods across all projects and ensure mentorship, career progression, and personnel development are considered.
• Work with the quality team to simplify procedures and streamline processes to meet minimum code requirements while maximizing field efficiency of operation.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders on all U.S. nuclear projects, acting as a home office support system for site field engineering managers.
• Manage relationships with joint venture partner engineering firms and customers in support of site field engineering managers.
• Develop and review specialty welding and plant modification plans to support field activities.
• Review non-labor resource needs to support specialty welding and plant modifications.
• Support field construction management with the procurement process of specialty tooling as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering Design.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction work packages.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety culture and principles.
• Familiarity with nuclear welding and QA programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to map processes and write procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with automated welding and specialty machining equipment.

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.

Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. Any candidate who has a concern regarding the contents of this or any other job posting can email [e-mail].