AtkinsRéalis

Senior Utility Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis$93K — $129K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Ontario
  • 8+ years of municipal infrastructure and utility design experience
  • Proficient in utility design and coordination in multidisciplinary settings
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with BIM tools is a plus
  • Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards and processes, especially for Transit Rail projects
  • Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of municipal utility systems including watermain and stormwater infrastructure
  • Oversee preparation and review of engineering drawings and project specifications
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Manage utility coordination, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution
  • Ensure designs align with municipal standards and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated project delivery
  • Review and approve design calculations and technical documentation
  • Manage design packages to ensure quality and compliance with project timelines and budgets

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition programs
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, and lifestyle needs
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies
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Job Description

Overview

As a member of the Municipal Infrastructure team within the Civil Engineering, Design and Project Management Division for Canada, you will work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment, supporting the delivery of major Transit Rail and civil infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Utility Design Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and coordination of complex utility systems for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in guiding technical design, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all project phases.

Your role

  • Lead the design and development of municipal utility systems including watermain, sanitary, stormwater, and associated infrastructure.
  • Oversee preparation and review of engineering drawings, plans, profiles, specifications, and reports.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technologists, and designers.
  • Manage utility coordination, including stakeholder engagement, clash detection, and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, rail, structural, and environmental groups.
  • Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Liaise with clients, municipalities, and utility agencies to support approvals and design integration.
  • Manage the design packages delivery ensuring QA/QC, and compliance while following project budgets and timelines.


About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Ontario.
  • 8+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure and utility design.
  • Proven experience in utility design, coordination and multidisciplinary project environments.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with BIM tools is an asset.
  • Familiarity with BIM 360, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is an asset.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards, guidelines, and approval processes & prior experience of working on Transit Rail projects would be an asset.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.


Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $93,800 - $129,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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