Gannett Fleming

Municipal Project Engineer - Utilities

Gannett Fleming$96K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in wet utility system design.
  • Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license (P.Eng.).
  • Proficiency in CADD software and MS Office suite.
  • Demonstrated ability in coordinating dry utility designs.
  • Experience managing utility relocations in transportation settings.
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design activities for wet utility relocations and installations.
  • Coordinate impact assessments with hydro, telecom, and gas utilities.
  • Prepare detailed designs for sewers and watermains, including calculations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for integrated solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with municipal standards and project agreements.
  • Conduct site inspections and produce comprehensive field reports.
  • Recommend improvements to existing utility infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional training opportunities.
  • Incentive compensation for qualifying roles.
Full Job Description

GFT is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer - Utilities  to join our Transportation Group in Toronto, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

 

Working on the roadway team at  GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, transit, or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.   

What you'll be challenged to do:

At GFT, we’re building infrastructure that drives communities forward—and we want you to help lead the charge. As a Project Engineer specializing in wet utilities (sewers and watermains) with coordination experience in dry utilities (hydro, gas, telecom), you’ll play a pivotal role in the design, execution, and success of complex infrastructure projects.

 

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

 

This position is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise with cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. In this dynamic role, you’ll be empowered to:

  • Lead utility relocation and installation design activities, particularly for wet utilities.

  • Coordinate utility impacts with hydro (transmission and distribution), telecom, and gas systems.

  • Prepare detailed and preliminary designs for sewers and watermains, including engineering calculations.

  • Collaborate across internal disciplines and external stakeholders to create integrated design solutions.

  • Ensure full compliance with project agreements, third-party utility and municipal standards, and applicable construction specifications.

  • Deliver accurate and timely submittal while balancing competing project priorities.

  • Conduct site inspections and generate detailed field reports to inform project decisions.

  • Recommend enhancements to existing utility infrastructure based on engineering evaluation.

  • Facilitate coordination with contractors to ensure efficient and cost-effective construction.

  • Participate in design and constructibility workshops, bringing real-world insights to project planning.

  • Contribute to permitting processes, proposal development, and other project support tasks.

What you will bring to the firm:
  • A Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma or equivalent field
  • Minimum 8 years of applicable experience and a strong background in the design of wet utility systems including watermain and sewer infrastructure.
  • An Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license (P.Eng., Canada)
  • Proficiency in CADD (ACAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D), geometry software, and the MS Office suite
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and address design considerations for dry utilities (hydro, telecom, gas).
  • Experience managing or supporting utility relocations in transportation and infrastructure settings.

  • Proficiency in interpreting and applying municipal design standards, utility specifications, and construction practices.

  • Strong communication skills for working with clients, contractors, and third-party utility providers.

  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering deliverables under tight deadlines.

  • Familiarity with site inspection protocols and reporting.

What we prefer you bring:
  • Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility for licensing.

  • Experience supporting Metrolinx, TTC, MTO, or other agency-led infrastructure programs.

  • Knowledge of local permitting and approval processes for utility infrastructure.

  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and a mindset for solving engineering challenges creatively.

  • Experience contributing to proposal writing or pursuit strategies in the infrastructure sector.

Compensation:

The range for this position is $96,100.00 - $140,000.00. 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.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

 

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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