Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Hatch•Mississauga, ON

4d•CA$70,000 - CA$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Utility CAD Designer, Senior, with 7+ years of experience to support the delivery of complex utility designs within large, multi‑disciplinary transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. This role is suited to a highly skilled, self‑driven CAD professional who can lead utility CAD design efforts independently, taking ownership of drawing packages and working closely with engineers and project teams. This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Hatch’s Oakville office.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in utility or municipal CAD design, preferably within transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of municipal utility design standards, construction practices, and urban right‑of‑way constraints.
Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of CAD deliverables.
Experience coordinating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
ProjectWise
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Nice To Haves

MicroStation (2D/3D)
OpenRoads
Exposure to trenchless utility installations and large‑diameter pipe systems

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of preliminary and detailed utility design drawings for wet and dry utilities, including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, telecommunications, electrical/hydro, gas, and associated infrastructure.
Design temporary and permanent utility relocations within constrained urban and corridor‑based environments.
Independently manage utility CAD design tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Review and interpret utility record information and integrate survey and SUE data into coordinated composite utility plans.
Develop and maintain 3D utility models to support design development, coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews.
Produce plan & profile drawings, cross‑sections, and detailed utility design sheets using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and model‑based workflows.
Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams including civil, highways, bridges, transit/rail, structural, geotechnical, survey, and SUE providers.
Interface with municipalities, utility owners, and external stakeholders to support utility coordination and conflict resolution.
Manage drawing production workflows and perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and models.
Support preparation of quantity take‑offs, tender documentation, and as‑constructed drawings.
Mentor and guide intermediate and junior CAD staff, contributing to continuous improvement of CAD standards and workflows.