ContextWe are seeking a Dry Utilities Lead to join our Project team for our new Hamilton LRT project. This will be a hybrid role and be based in the project office in Hamilton, ON - 3 days per week.
Missions/Main DutiesAs the Dry Utilities Lead you will be responsible for:
- Have good understanding of dry utilities systems, including but not limited to Hydro, telecommunications, gas, duct banks, conduit routing, joint-use corridors
- Request, coordinate and Interpret utilities survey data with utilities survey team
- Read and review civil, structural, track, and electrical plans to identify integrated utility impacts potentially to identify constructability constraints for urban rail/transit corridors and discuss construction methods with construction team
- Secure owner specific methodologies; deliver clash-free layouts and coordinate sequencing
- Lead third-party utilities coordination meeting with utilities owner company such as Toronto Hydro, Bell, Enbridge, Metrolinx and TTC
- Assist our clients in design development and timely delivery of dry utilities scope, helping in technical feasibility and constructability.
- Lead a dry utilities team for the design process and ensure design submittals meet project requirements and protocols.
- Ensure appropriate coordination with the rest of the disciplines, requesting inputs and providing results to others in timely manner.
- Present the alternatives, and the design to the contractor and the client.
- Provide guidance to modelers for the BIM model and drawing production.
- Participate in technical workshop meetings with subconsultants and sub-contractor & stakeholders
Profile/Skills- University degree in Engineering, with an Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering design within the public & municipal sector.
- Construction experience in the utility sector is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
- Proven organizational capabilities and a flexible, solution-driven approach to challenges.
