Sr. Structural Engineer

Aecon Concessions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development programs

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to support power generation projects in Charlotte, NC. The role involves developing structural calculations, designs, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The successful applicant will work on various power and nuclear-related projects with multi-discipline engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Structural Engineering and Design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design of structures for nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural calculations, foundation and steel designs for projects.
• Review codes, design documents, and specifications for project development.
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings based on the contracted scope.

Skills

Structural design experience with Power Plant Projects

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

AutoDesk Advance Steel

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ, US; Charlotte, NC, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

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.

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 an enthusiastic Sr. Structural Engineer with experience supporting power generation and heavy Industrial projects in either our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices.

Responsibilities include the development of structural calculations, foundation and structural steel designs for various projects, from conceptual design through construction, including supporting structural site work. 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

• Structural design experience with Power Plant and/or heavy industrial Projects.
• Reviewing relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents to support structural design and project development.
• Performing structural calculations, developing engineering reports, studies, specifications, and design drawings.
• Fully understands the process of preparing engineering designs and drawings based on the contracted scope of work, project specifications while staying within established budgets and schedules.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Structural Engineering and Design.
• 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.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for nuclear power plants.
• Experience with AutoDesk Advance Steel would be considered an asset.

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Aecon fostersdiversity, 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.