WSP

Utilities Lead - Rail and Transit

WSP$112K — $154K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture
  • 10+ years of experience in utilities investigation and design for large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience delivering transit or transportation projects with agencies such as MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, or municipalities
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario's legal and regulatory framework for utilities and civil infrastructure
  • Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build
  • PMP certification and familiarity with the TPAP process are considered strong assets
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding teams in a consulting environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive Utilities Plans that reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee utility investigations, design coordination, and relocation activities across all project phases
  • Integrate utilities work seamlessly into multidisciplinary project schedules and delivery strategies
  • Engage stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive alignment to achieve efficient, cost-effective outcomes
  • Review and validate designs to ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and regulatory frameworks
  • Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence across project teams
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of transformative transit infrastructure connecting communities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of transit infrastructure in the Greater Toronto Area
  • Mentorship opportunities in a supportive team environment
  • Engagement in transformative projects that impact local communities
  • Work with leading professionals in the Rail & Transit field
  • Access to ongoing career development and professional growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Shape the future of transit infrastructure as a Utilities Lead with our award-winning Rail & Transit team in the Greater Toronto Area.

In this role, you will lead utilities planning and execution across major transit projects, guiding complex relocations, influencing strategy, and mentoring emerging talent - all while delivering infrastructure that transforms how people move through our cities.

Your Impact
  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive Utilities Plans that reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee utility investigations, design coordination, and relocation activities across all project phases
  • Integrate utilities work seamlessly into multidisciplinary project schedules and delivery strategies
  • Engage stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive alignment to achieve efficient, cost-effective outcomes
  • Review and validate designs to ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and regulatory frameworks
  • Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence across project teams
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of transformative transit infrastructure connecting communities

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture
  • 10+ years of experience in utilities investigation and design for large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience delivering transit or transportation projects with agencies such as MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, or municipalities
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario's legal and regulatory framework for utilities and civil infrastructure
  • Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build
  • PMP certification and familiarity with the TPAP process are considered strong assets
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding teams in a consulting environment

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future of Transit?

Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to a team that's transforming how infrastructure connects people and communities. At WSP, your work will directly impact the future of mobility across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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