Weld Engineer

Aecon; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure company with global experience. We are seeking a Project Field Welding Engineer to support welding program implementation at Aecon project sites, ensuring compliance with welding manuals, codes, and contract requirements.

The role requires ASME IX/other code experience, development of welding procedures, and coordination with field engineers. Must be a US citizen, willing to travel to suppliers and sites; day or night shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate’s degree in welding/engineering or related tech required.
• 4-year welding-related engineering degree also acceptable.
• Experience with ASME Section IX and other codes expected.
• Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures and tests.
• Ability to secure unescorted access to plant sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement Welding/QA Program per project requirements.
• Support Project Welding Program Manager with project welding activities.
• Review specs to develop welding requirements and constructability assessments.
• Develop Welding Documentation (Weld Records, Weld Maps) for construction packages.
• Issue and control Welding Procedures, Welding Specifications, and related documents.
• Support welding program software implementation at project sites and in coordination with offices.
• Travel to suppliers/vendors to support welding activities and qualification requirements.
• Lead welder qualification programs and oversee test shop operations.
• Oversee welding material issue and respond to regulatory or client inquiries.

Skills

Welding engineering

ASME welding Codes

Welding program development

Nuclear industry experience

Travel readiness

Education

Associates’ degree in Welding/Engineering/Materials Science or related tech

4-year welding-related engineering degree (acceptable)

Tools

Welding management software

AWS D1.1 / ASME IX knowledge

Job description

Location: Huntersville, 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?

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Surry Dominion Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

The Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program at various Aecon Project sites.

The Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program for Aecon projects, and is a project technical expert for all welding related code and technical issues. Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site. Position may be dayshift or nightshift depending on project needs and schedule and may require travel to and from home office and remote work supporting supplier fabrication activities.

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

What You'll Do Here:

• Ensures the proper implementation and maintenance of the corporate or site Welding and QA Program
• Supports the Welding Program Manager with the execution of all project welding activities in accordance with the Company welding program manual, regulatory, code and contract requirements.
• Review contract and design specifications to develop project welding requirements (Project Technical Welding Requirements Document). Supports constructability evaluations during the project design phase.
• Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with the development of Welding Documentation (Weld Records and Weld Maps) for their respective construction work packages.
• Issues, and controls Welding Procedures, Welding Specifications, Process Control Documents, and all other technical welding documents.
• Supports the implementation of Welding Program Management software at project site and in coordination with corporate offices.
• Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements
• Facilitates availability of welding documentation and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for execution of field welding operations.
• Directs and implements the project welder qualification program and welder status program, including witnessing and supervision of the weld test shop for welders and welding operator performance qualification testing.
• Oversee the weld material issue program and provides consultation, technical responses, consultation, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by regulatory bodies, clients, and internal staff.
• Sets day-to-day direction for welding engineers (when assigned) to support project goals
• Implements and supports the project welding documentation database and issues weekly project welding status reports.
• Also, may be assigned to perform other mechanical and piping field engineering functions, such as material inventory control activities, work package/datasheet reviews and similar activities as needed to support the resource needs/schedule of the assigned project.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of a two-year associates’ degree from an accredited college in Welding, Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or other applicable technology program and 5 -15 years’ experience in a welding engineering related position.
• A 4 year technical degree in a welding related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the nuclear power generation or federal nuclear industry is also acceptable
• Experience working with ASME Section IX, and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I, II, II, VIII, B31.1, and/or AWS D1.1.
• Experienced with the development and qualification of Welding Procedures to meet design, construction, and regulatory requirements for power plant applications.
• Experience with evaluation and resolution development of welding related project and code issues.
• Development of project welding requirements and plans.
• Experience testing welders, supervising weld test shops, and performing destructive and non-destructive testing of welder performance qualification test coupons.
• Familiarity with weld filler material purchase requisition, review and use of filler material purchase specifications, procurement of welding filler materials and management of welding filler material issue stations.
• Familiarity with preparation review and approval of welder performance qualification records and continuity records.
• Ability to train other project personnel within a formal setting regarding welding program procedures, processes and requirements.
• Familiarity with post weld heat treatment processes and procedures and nondestructive examination processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated past competence in generating or providing technical input to welding related subcontracts for specialty services (e.g. welding machine rentals, NDE subcontracts, PWHT subcontracts, machining subcontracts, etc.)

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
• Must be able to physically perform the job duties, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, wear fall protection, climb scaffold, enter confined spaces, see and hear within legal limits, lift up to 25 lbs., properly wear all assigned PPE
• Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position, including welding management software for welding documentation purposes. This position requires prior or current nuclear power plant welding program and electronic welding management software implementation experience.
• Position requires a high level of AWS and ASME welding knowledge.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with machine GTAW welding processes and equipment
• Knowledge and experience with advanced machine welding systems and processes.
• Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.
• In-depth experience related to implementation and use of electronic welding management system.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.
• Ability to interface directly with client regarding welding program quality issues, concerns, regulatory compliance and welding technical issues.
• Past experience performing troubleshooting and providing resolution to welding technical issues
• Non-destructive examination experience or day-to-day interaction with NDE processes or subcontractors

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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