Arcadis Looking for Utility Engineer at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Job Description

Utility Engineer to support civil, highways and transit/rail infrastructure projects in the GTA.

This role includes preparation of drawings in CAD (MicroStation and Autodesk products) mark-ups, conceptual figures, engineering design calculations, design briefs, technical reports, quantities, cost estimates, construction specifications and other duties.

Utility coordination include interactions with internal project teams, other consultants, clients and contractors, local stakeholders such as Metrolinx, TTC, Local Area Municipalities, Regional municipalities, Third Party Utilities, Public Utility Commissions, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Gas and Electric companies, Public Works Departments, Conservation Authorities and other interested Parties as required.

We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

In Engineering, you’ll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

Role accountabilities:

• To function as a Project Engineer on civil infrastructure projects with a focus on detail design for utilities related to transit, municipal/land development projects
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings for wet utilities including storm, sanitary and watermain systems
• Coordinating closely with other disciplines, impacted dry utility companies to plan and coordinate relocations of infrastructure as per project needs
• Apply design standards, guidelines and regulations set out by the local municipalities, authorities such conservation authorities and environmental regulatory agencies
• Manage the utilities design development process by coordinating all wet and dry utility requirements with the multi-disciplinary project team
• Identify potential issues/constraints and will provide expertise to address issues before they affect the delivery of the project
• Prepare contract specifications for a wide variety of projects
• Manage more junior staff to ensure deliverables are met within schedule, budget and quality requirements
• Have an eye in issues that could arise from any stakeholder, be able to adapt and provide solutions to complex problems in a positive manner.
• Foster a spirit of enthusiasm and client focus
• Lead project tasks
• Client liaison
• Participation in the management of the utilities group in the Toronto West Office

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Possess
• At least of 7 years of experience on similar large, complex transit/transportation projects with increasing levels of responsibility
• P.Eng. or eligibility for designation required
• Direct experience with local public and private utility companies in GTA is an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as team building, strong interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with design of trenchless methods for installation of small and large diameter watermains and sewers is an asset
• Familiar with Construction inspection and preparation of reports.
• Technical abilities to use computer modeling software, scheduling software, programming and expertise in Microsoft Excel to create maintain utility conflict matrices and multiple tracking logs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Open Roads and Civil3D an asset

Additional Information

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

Arcadis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.