Senior Utility Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Ottawa, ON

4d • CA$93,800 - CA$129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Municipal Infrastructure team within the Civil Engineering, Design and Project Management Division for Canada, you will work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment, supporting the delivery of major Transit Rail and civil infrastructure projects. As a Senior Utility Design Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and coordination of complex utility systems for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in guiding technical design, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Ontario.
• 8+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure and utility design.
• Proven experience in utility design, coordination and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards, guidelines, and approval processes.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

• experience with BIM tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with BIM 360, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is an asset.
• prior experience of working on Transit Rail projects would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of municipal utility systems including watermain, sanitary, stormwater, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee preparation and review of engineering drawings, plans, profiles, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technologists, and designers.
• Manage utility coordination, including stakeholder engagement, clash detection, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, rail, structural, and environmental groups.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, municipalities, and utility agencies to support approvals and design integration.
• Manage the design packages delivery ensuring QA/QC, and compliance while following project budgets and timelines.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• employee recognition
• flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
• diverse opportunities for training and professional development
• hybrid working culture
• generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior