Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
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What is the Opportunity?
Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.
Reporting to the responsible Design or Construction Manager, this role will support work within the Hamilton LRT project and will be responsible for planning and design of the temporary work structures during the current development phase, and also execution supervision during the early works or implementation phases in future.
The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.
The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!
What You’ll Do Here:
- Work closely with project team to understand their needs and prepare design for temporary structures.
- Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
- Material take off and generation of bill of materials, where necessary.
- Conduct quality checks on completed work to identify any errors or discrepancies.
- Design/plan and supervision all temporary works which may include support of excavation, shoring, bracing, formwork, falsework or scaffolding, retaining walls, protection structures, foundations for temporary structures such as hoarding, working platforms, hardstands, or any other concrete structures during construction.
- Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
- Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
- Ensure project is constructed in accordance with QA Programs and project quality.
- All other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Post secondary education in an Engineering Civil discipline.
- Professional engineer (P.Eng) required.
- 7+ years experience in design of temporary structures and detailing.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
- Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
- Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Reason for vacancy: New
Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
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. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, 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.
