Senior Municipal Engineer, Utilities

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 Mississauga OR Toronto, Ontario office.

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:

Project Leadership & Delivery

 Lead wet utilities projects: Direct the planning, design, and construction of watermains, storm systems, and sanitary systems for transportation and municipal projects. Manage constraints: Ensure all deliverables meet technical standards, budgets, and operational schedules. Maintain project records: Track, update, and manage official project design records and files.

Design Oversight & Engineering

 Direct design production: Oversee concept, preliminary, and detailed designs, including civil and third-party utility layouts. Validate calculations: Develop, review, and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Incorporate industry standards: Review and integrate municipal design standards and relevant reference materials into ongoing designs.

Field Support & Construction

 Provide technical guidance: Deliver construction administration and on-site support to resolve construction issues. Conduct inspections: Perform project field and site inspections to monitor progress and quality.

Team, Client & Stakeholder Coordination

 Collaborate across disciplines: Actively contribute to multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff. Communicate proactively: Maintain open relationships and report on project status, issues, and mitigations to clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

 Manage permits: Prepare, review, and submit permit applications to regulatory and municipal agencies. Enforce quality control: Perform QA/QC reviews of deliverables to guarantee compliance with municipal and provincial standards.

 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 6 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
• Knowledge of industry standards, permitting/approval processes, and various delivery models
• Preferred familiarity with MECP, Conservation Authorities, lower tier, and upper tier municipalities approvals processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What we Prefer you Bring:

• Working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads software related to sewer and watermain modelling is an asset.
• 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.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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