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Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Aecon Group Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Dec 2025

About the role

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

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.
  • Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

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?

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with experience supporting Power Generation and Heaving Industrial Projects in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office. The successful candidate will have experience in mechanical system design for major power generation projects from conception through construction, start-up and commissioning.

 

The successful candidate can look forward to projects including new build simple and combined cycle powerplants, nuclear projects, and plant retrofits throughout the United States that require all facets of mechanical engineering and design.

 

What You'll Do Here:

  • Perform equipment sizing, pipe sizing, piping pressure loss calculations to support the development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDS) and procurement specifications.
  • Support the development of engineering drawings such equipment arrangement, piping orthographic and isometric drawings.
  • Develop and maintain engineering lists such as equipment, line, valve and in-line devices.
  • Develop material and workhour estimates as needed to support proposal development.
  • Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.

 

What You Bring to The Team:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
  • 8 years of experience with the design of mechanical water, steam, air, gas and oil systems for power generation projects.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US, and the ability to o

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Aecon Group Inc.

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