Manager, Project Engineering

Location:

Shippingport, PA, US

Operating Sector:
Nuclear

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• 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. We invest in our people to support their well‑being, career growth, and inclusive work environments.

Aecon Engineering Services Inc. seeks a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) to support Nuclear Generating Stations on site in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The successful candidate will manage the engineering and design efforts to modify and upgrade existing nuclear power plants, including general plant upgrades, component replacements, electric power uprates (EPU), and other enhancements.

• Provide engineering management and guidance to subordinate staff, enforce company and project policies.
• Plan and manage work activities to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Often work under the supervision of a Project Manager or above, demonstrate and provide project leadership in their area of responsibility.
• Supervise and delegate tasks among a multidisciplinary project staff.
• Monitor day‑to‑day activities and consistently demonstrate the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and capabilities of other groups for appropriate incorporation into project organization.
• Clearly understand the scope of work and contract requirements or those requirements that pertain to the area of responsibility.
• Serve as the responsible professional engineer (PE) in the state where the work is based.
• Actively manage the engineering schedule and cost performance.
• Support or conduct formal status reporting and presentations to client and/or management.

• B.S. Engineering Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering Discipline.
• Ability to manage the engineering elements of a large and complex Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) project.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in any State with ability to be licensed in other States by Comity.
• Minimum 12 years of experience working with nuclear plant engineering and design.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position or supervisory capacity.
• Takes ownership of engineering work performed on a project.
• Experience working with others in a Project Team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi‑tasked environment.
• Basic understanding of project performance metrics (PI and SPI).
• Experience with electric power uprates preferred.
• Field experience and ability to perform site walk‑downs.

• Vacation - Paid Time Off.
• Eligibility for Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP).
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health).
• Tuition Reimbursement for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses.
• Green Home Energy Benefit (subsidy for approved green home energy expenses).

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

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.