Junior Engineer, Mechanical

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

111d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Services needed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure inclusion in the culture.
• Leadership in sustainable construction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree