Project Engineer, Fabrication

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is Canada’s largest nuclear constructor currently employing 2000+ highly skilled workers. As an industry leader with 50 years of successful history building nuclear infrastructure, a 413 approved Canadian supplier base, and 300+ qualified nuclear procedures, Aecon is well-positioned for the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Aecon's reputation for reliability, safety, and performance has made us a preferred Canadian top-tier contractor and a partner of choice. Aecon offers an unparalleled depth of expertise and a comprehensive capability that can be called upon to deliver an integrated solution to virtually any construction challenge. The Project Engineer - Fabrication will provide technical support for fabrication including constructability reviews, procurement, welding and assembly, inspection, and shipment of manufactured items. What You'll Do Here:

• Prepare specifications to establish scope, functional design, codes and standards, schedule and deliverables through preparation of an Aecon Technical Specification (ATS) as directed by the Project Manager.
• Prepare procedures and work instructions that control aspects of document control, fabrication and inspection.
• Provide input to risk assessment from an engineering perspective.
• Assist in proposal/estimate/RFQ preparation as required by the Proposal Manager.
• Review customer specifications and design documents.
• Identify engineering risk items, including FOAKs, performance guarantees, and other factors that may impact execution strategy, required oversight, or project cost.
• Select and assign Quality Assurance programs for procured items.
• Provide constructability review support.
• Participate in design challenge reviews and design progress reviews to ensure value engineering concepts and constructability are integrated with the engineering product and that contract requirements are met.
• Communicate and ensure incorporation of constructability elements in the design.
• Facilitate resolution of unusual or difficult issues (NCRs and CARs) related to engineering and fabrication.
• Review and approve, as required, dispositions for NCRs and Field Initiated Changes (FICs) that may impact constructability and cost, and monitor and review dispositions with design partners.
• Assist the Project Manager with Change Request disposition and approval.
• Review and/or approve work packages for design compliance.
• Provide oversight or review red-line drawings and coordinate final as-builts.
• Support the preparation and/or approval of final turnover documents, including final as-builts and close-out documents.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Professional Engineer with a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of nuclear plant systems and components.
• Strong knowledge of power industry codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, CSA, etc.).
• Experience working directly with engineering partners and professional trades personnel.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction change management processes.
• Leadership and team skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ASME codes as applicable for pressure boundary work (i.e., ASME Section III, Class 1, Class 2, etc.).
• Knowledge of CSA N28 series standards relevant to the discipline role (i.e., N285 for mechanical and pressure boundary scopes).
• Strong knowledge of Nuclear N299 standards and relevant quality programs.
• Experience and knowledge in the procurement of nuclear-class commodities, components, and systems.

Reason for Vacancy: New The expected pay range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 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.