Welding Engineer

Apply for the Welding Engineer role at Aecon Group Inc. Company Values 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. Inclusion – we provide equitable opportunities for everyone. What is the Opportunity? Aecon Nuclear’s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts to major construction endeavors. Under the direction of the Welding Program Lead and Welding Manager, the Welding Coordinator and Engineering team will support the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler Replacement (RFBR) project – the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of 48 steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. What You'll Do Here Oversee technical aspects of projects and initiatives undertaken by the Reactor Building and Conventional team, specifically with regards to welding and construction. Prepare Aecon Technical Specifications (ATS’s) or Proposal RFQ’s to support proposal or project execution. Evaluate vendors’ quotations and recommend vendor selection based on performance specifications, pricing, and guarantees. Manage, implement, and provide technical guidance to execute procedure qualification records using ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes. Review and produce technical documentation in relation to construction and welding sequencing. Coordinate mechanical testing of PQRs, WPSs, WPQ and WMQs with local labs. Make recommendations for continuous improvement of welding innovation at Aecon Nuclear. Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely and robust Non-Destructive Examination schedules required by the Project Specification and applicable Welding Codes and Standards. Communicate with welding wire (consumable) and welding equipment vendors to review, assess, procure and commission welding related equipment. Review code of construction and customer technical requirements to provide technically accurate direction. Liaise with Aecon’s Welding Center of Excellence as needed to support construction welding initiatives. Provide assurance that activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs and applicable procedures. Serve as the liaison function between the designer and construction teams in terms of information flow and problem resolution. Maintain high standards related to final product quality. Owner and management of non-conformance reporting specifically to material and welding activities. Be based on site to support the assembly and construction activities. Carry out site safety inspections. Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement. Make technical presentations to executives and customers as necessary to effectively communicate technical execution, problem resolution and other discussions. Participate in Construction, Inspection and Test Plan (CITP) reviews for all welding scopes to ensure correct WPS's/procedures are utilized for the application. What You Bring To The Team Post‑secondary education in an Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, etc.) discipline, with an emphasis on welding. 5+ years of experience in welding within a construction environment. Previous experience with ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes. Knowledge of ASME Code Class 1, 2, 3, MC, A & B vessels; Class 1, 2, 3, A & B piping systems; and Class CS & SM core support structures. Familiar with welding principles (basics of arc welding, types of welding, etc.). Familiar with robotics or comparable semi‑automated and mechanized machinery is an asset. Familiar with weld development initiatives such as PQRs, WPSs, and codes of construction. Previous experience with the selection of welding consumables for fabrication. Previous experience with basic metallurgical analysis, techniques, and technical report reviews. Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g., Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP, etc.). Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a fast‑paced environment. Ability to produce solid models and 2D manufacturing drawings; proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or an equivalent CAD package is considered an asset. Experience working under a Nuclear Quality Program preferred, knowledge of N690 and N299 standards. Construction Project Welding and Fabrication specialism desired, to include integrating and working with all levels of the Management Team and the direct and indirect workforce on the ground. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi‑task with a service‑orientated mindset. Equal Opportunity Statement Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industry Construction Location & Compensation Pickering, Ontario, Canada | Salary: $65,000–$85,000 CAD #J-18808-Ljbffr