Chief Engineer, Mechanical

About the role

Aecon is seeking a Chief Discipline Engineer with experience in the power generation market to lead the mechanical and piping engineering and design teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing work processes, tools, and knowledge resources, managing project assignments, and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop work processes, tools, and knowledge resources to support discipline work performance
• Select design/analytical software for the discipline
• Manage discipline engineers for projects and proposals
• Analyze and document engineering practices, manpower expenditures, and costs
• Assess technical adequacy of the group and provide technical guidance
• Guide department in interpreting codes and permitting process
• Monitor compliance with state laws on the practice of engineering
• Participate in the development of business strategies and plans

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• 12 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity designing conventional and/or nuclear power plants
• Professional Engineering (PE) license with the ability to obtain others through comity
• Detail oriented approach, focused on engineering and design quality
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Take ownership of the discipline engineering process and the work performed
• Build productive relationships with project team and other company functions
• Strategic understanding of business objectives
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong team building skills, and the ability to mentor staff
• Understand project performance metrics (PI and SPI)
• Ability to assist the project develop a recovery plan if performance falls below desired levels
• Ability to interpret project performance data from PRISM and P6 Software

Qualifications

• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship due to eligibility and security clearance requirements

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Technical proficiency in mechanical and piping engineering
• Project management and coordination skills
• Interpretation and application of codes and permitting processes
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Benefits

• 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)
• Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (subsidy for approved green home energy expenses)

Pay

$190,000 - $220,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time