{"id":3704133,"url":"https://alion.io/job/aecon-weld-engineer","title":"Weld Engineer","company":{"id":2065254,"name":"Aecon","domain":"aecon.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/aecon-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.25,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-11-06T05:58:05Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Huntersville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Modularization","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-03T20:25:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-07T00:04:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Come Build Your Career at Aecon!\nAecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.\nSafety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career - you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.\nAt Aecon, you can count on:\nSafety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.\nIntegrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.\nAccountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.\nInclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.\nWe deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.\nAt Aecon we:\nEnsure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.\nAre intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.\nAre committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.\nOperate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.\nOur success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.\nWhat is the Opportunity?\nAecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience - transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.\nOur nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Surry Dominion Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.\nThe Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program at various Aecon Project sites.\nThe Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program for Aecon projects, and is a project technical expert for all welding related code and technical issues. Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site. Position may be dayshift or nightshift depending on project needs and schedule and may require travel to and from home office and remote work supporting supplier fabrication activities.\nCitizenship: Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position.\nWhat You'll Do Here:\nEnsures the proper implementation and maintenance of the corporate or site Welding and QA Program\nSupports the Welding Program Manager with the execution of all project welding activities in accordance with the Company welding program manual, regulatory, code and contract requirements.\nReview contract and design specifications to develop project welding requirements (Project Technical Welding Requirements Document). Supports constructability evaluations during the project design phase.\nProvides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with the development of Welding Documentation (Weld Records and Weld Maps) for their respective construction work packages.\nIssues, and controls Welding Procedures, Welding Specifications, Process Control Documents, and all other technical welding documents.\nSupports the implementation of Welding Program Management software at project site and in coordination with corporate offices.\nTravel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements\nFacilitates availability of welding documentation and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for execution of field welding operations.\nDirects and implements the project welder qualification program and welder status program, including witnessing and supervision of the weld test shop for welders and welding operator performance qualification testing.\nOversee the weld material issue program and provides consultation, technical responses, consultation, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by regulatory bodies, clients, and internal staff.\nSets day-to-day direction for welding engineers (when assigned) to support project goals\nImplements and supports the project welding documentation database and issues weekly project welding status reports.\nAlso, may be assigned to perform other mechanical and piping field engineering functions, such as material inventory control activities, work package/datasheet reviews and similar activities as needed to support the resource needs/schedule of the assigned project.\nWhat You Bring to the Team:\nMinimum of a two-year associates’ degree from an accredited college in Welding, Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or other applicable technology program and 5 -15 years’ experience in a welding engineering related position.\nA 4 year technical degree in a welding related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the nuclear power generation or federal nuclear industry is also acceptable\nExperience working with ASME Section IX, and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I, II, II, VIII, B31.1, and/or AWS D1.1.\nExperienced with the development and qualification of Welding Procedures to meet design, construction, and regulatory requirements for power plant applications.\nExperience with evaluation and resolution development of welding related project and code issues.\nDevelopment of project welding requirements and plans.\nExperience testing welders, supervising weld test shops, and performing destructive and non-destructive testing of welder performance qualification test coupons.\nFamiliarity with weld filler material purchase requisition, review and use of filler material purchase specifications, procurement of welding filler materials and management of welding filler material issue stations.\nFamiliarity with preparation review and approval of welder performance qualification records and continuity records.\nAbility to train other project personnel within a formal setting regarding welding program procedures, processes and requirements.\nFamiliarity with post weld heat treatment processes and procedures and nondestructive examination processes and procedures.\nDemonstrated past competence in generating or providing technical input to welding related subcontracts for specialty services (e.g. welding machine rentals, NDE subcontracts, PWHT subcontracts, machining subcontracts, etc.)\nOther Job Requirements:\nMust be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.\nMust be able to physically perform the job duties, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, wear fall protection, climb scaffold, enter confined spaces, see and hear within legal limits, lift up to 25 lbs., properly wear all assigned PPE\nMust be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position, including welding management software for welding documentation purposes. This position requires prior or current nuclear power plant welding program and electronic welding management software implementation experience.\nPosition requires a high level of AWS and ASME welding knowledge.\nPreferred Additional Qualifications:\nExperience with machine GTAW welding processes and equipment\nKnowledge and experience with advanced machine welding systems and processes.\nKnowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.\nIn-depth experience related to implementation and use of electronic welding management system.\nParticipation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.\nAbility to interface directly with client regarding welding program quality issues, concerns, regulatory compliance and welding technical issues.\nPast experience performing troubleshooting and providing resolution to welding technical issues\nNon-destructive examination experience or day-to-day interaction with NDE processes or subcontractors\nAecon 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.\nWe 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.\nAecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. 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