Dry Utilities Designer

About

Our client, a prominent consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking a Dry Utilities Designer to join their Rail & Transit team. This permanent position is located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and involves managing utilities work on projects, working extensively with third-party agencies and project staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the Utilities Plan, addressing roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures, applicable standards, and guidelines
• Manage a project’s utilities work, including identifying existing utilities, designing and constructing utility relocations while minimising risks
• Coordinate the implementation of utility relocations, such as gas, hydro, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, communication, and cable TV
• Collaborate with other disciplines within the project team to understand impacts on the project
• Identify risks associated with utilities conflicts and develop, implement, and monitor risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure utility relocations or protections are appropriate from a risk perspective
• Engage with project stakeholders to understand their needs and secure their buy-in for the project
• Contribute to the development of contractual strategies to facilitate relocations
• Prepare presentations, drawings, and internal workflows necessary to complete the works associated with the scope
• Review utility designs prepared by section designers or utility authorities for compliance with client design criteria
• Ensure utility relocations are planned and executed in accordance with the master programme/project schedule

Job Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Engineering (civil preferred) or Architecture
• Experience in utilities investigation and/or design in large-scale public infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of the project management process and a need to meet cost and schedule requirements
• Experience in utilities work during the construction phase
• Utilities experience in transit or transportation projects with MTO (Ministry of Transportation Ontario), Metrolinx, TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), and/or Municipalities/Regions
• Experience with utilities principles and stakeholder negotiations
• Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and progressive design-build
• Understanding of the legal framework for implementing civil/utility infrastructure in Ontario, including applicable codes and legislation
• CAD experience to review Utility Conflict plans with key impacting project infrastructure
• Experience creating Utility Conflict Plans, Utility Conflict Matrix, Utility Joint Trench, and Utility Relocation Concept Drawings
• Experience reviewing track, architectural, civil, structural, landscape, roads, and utility design drawings
• Sound judgement, excellent organisational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal communication, and technical report writing skills

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) would be an asset
• Experience in the utilities sector in telecoms, hydro, or gas directly for the utility owner or as a subconsultant
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organisation
• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and apply specifications, contracts, design documents, and coordinate technical projects

Benefits

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including virtual healthcare and wellness platform
• Attractive pay

If you have significant experience in utilities design and are looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the rail sector in the GTA.