Senior Wet Utility Designer

Arcadis•Toronto, ON

47d•CA$84,800 - CA$127,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wet Utility Designer to join their Utilities team in West Toronto. This is a leadership opportunity to contribute to large-scale transportation projects while leveraging expertise in utility design and coordination. The role involves leading the preparation of detailed design drawings for wet utilities (storm, sanitary, and watermain), and guiding multi-disciplinary projects, including civil, highways, and transit/rail infrastructure in the GTA. The position also includes mentoring junior staff, managing complex designs, and collaborating with stakeholders for successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
8+ years of experience on large, complex transit/transportation projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
P.Eng. designation (or eligibility for designation).
Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, Inroads/Open Roads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D) related to sewers and watermain.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience with sewer and watermain design calculation and modelling tools such as Infoworks, EPANET, Infoworks etc.
Knowledge of permits, licenses and approval procedures for utilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is considered an asset.
Direct experience with GTA public and private utility companies is an asset.
Experience with trenchless methods for installing small and large diameter watermains and sewers is an asset.
Construction field experience and familiarity with municipal and road authority standards are assets.

Responsibilities

Lead utility designs for MTO/Metrolinx and municipal projects.
Prepare and review preliminary and detailed utility design drawings, reports, and memos.
Design temporary and permanent relocations of utilities, including watermain, sanitary/storm sewers, gas, electricity, and telecommunications.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, and third-party utility stakeholders.
Evaluate technical alternatives, resolve complex technical issues, and interface with other disciplines.
Develop preliminary designs using CAD tools (e.g., Bentley, Autodesk) for wet and dry utilities.
Design utility protection and relocation plans across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
Mentor junior staff and foster their professional development.