At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative projects in planning and designing wet utilities for transportation infrastructure.
- Company: Join GFT, a leading AEC firm focused on innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community connectivity and sustainable design while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: University degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with 10-15 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 96750 - 118250 $ per year.
GFT is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer - Utilities to join our Transportation Group. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto, Ontario office. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.
As a Senior Municipal Engineer - Utilities, you will be engaged in the planning, design and construction of wet utilities (watermains, storm and sanitary sewer systems) to support roads, facilities, environmental and transit assignments. You will be directly involved and/or responsible for the collection and review of field data; technical analysis; completion of concept, preliminary and detailed design of storm, sanitary and watermains including the preparation of drawings, calculations, reports, specifications/contract documents and cost estimates.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Actively contribute to engineering design assignments in a team environment on a wide variety of multidisciplinary project teams
- Developing and validating design calculations
- Provide field support with project field inspections, construction inspection and administration, as assigned
- Collaborate with internal project team, reporting on project status, issues and mitigations
- Lead the planning, design, and construction of wet utilities (watermains, storm and sanitary systems) for transportation and municipal projects. Ensure designs meet technical standards, budgets, and schedules
- Direct and validate calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by the team. Oversee the production of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain proactive communication with clients, municipalities, and regulators
- Provide technical guidance during construction, including site inspections, administration, and issue resolution
- Prepare and review permit applications, ensure compliance with municipal and provincial standards, and perform QA/QC reviews of deliverables
- Collect, review and incorporate municipal design standards, civil and third-party utility layouts and related reference materials in preparing designs
- Prepare and submit permit applications to regulatory and municipal agencies as applicable
- Develop and maintain relationships with project team, client and external stakeholders
- Maintain, track and update project design records and files
- Perform related duties and tasks as assigned or required
What You Will Bring To Our Firm:
- University Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required
- Registered P.Eng.
- 10–15 years of experience in planning, design and/or construction of wet utilities
- Proficiency with watermain and sewer design calculations
- Working knowledge of drafting software including AutoCAD & Microstation
- Working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads software related to sewer and watermain modelling is an asset
- Knowledge of industry standards, permitting/approval processes, and various delivery models
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Preferred familiarity with MECP, Conservation Authorities, lower tier, and upper tier municipalities approvals processes
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $107,000.00 - $150,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Senior Municipal Engineer, Utilities in Toronto employer: GFT
GFT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment in Toronto that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Transit & Rail sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes safety and quality, GFT empowers its team to make a meaningful impact on public transportation infrastructure while shaping the future of mobility for communities across Canada.
