Junior Engineer, Mechanical

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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. 

United Engineers and Constructors, an Aecon Company, is seeking Mechanical Engineering graduates to join our Aecon engineering teams in our Charlotte, NC and Mt. Laurel, NJ offices. The successful candidate will work with our experienced engineers designing and modifying nuclear and conventional generation power plants.

What You'll Do Here:

• Under the direction of an experienced engineer, develop new mechanical designs and plant modification packages.
• Assist with mechanical engineering assignments of limited to moderate complexity.
• Perform hydraulic and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) calculations.
• Develop mechanical design drawings, bill-of-materials (BOM), line/valve lists and specifications. 
   

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited college or university
• Must have completed coursework in thermodynamics, with experience with power generation thermal cycles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with graphical design software such as Autodesk AutoCAD
• The ability to prepare documents and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Take ownership of engineering work performed on a project.
• Experience working with others in a Project Team environment.
• Good written and oral communications skills. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Field experience is a plus, along with the ability to perform site walk-downs.

Nice to Have:

• Internship or work-study experience related to mechanical engineering.
• EIT/FE Certification with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Coursework in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) and power engineering
• Experience with AutoDesk Plant3D design software
• Previous experience with an engineering firm in the power, government or oil & gas industry.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems within an industrial facility

Citizenship Requirement:

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

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.  

• 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)

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.