Hatch

Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Hatch$70K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in utility or municipal CAD design, ideally in transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of municipal utility design standards and urban construction practices.
  • Ability to manage CAD deliverables independently.
  • Experience collaborating with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of utility design drawings for wet and dry utilities.
  • Design utility relocations in urban settings.
  • Manage CAD design tasks with minimal supervision to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Review and integrate utility records and survey data into plans.
  • Develop and maintain 3D utility models for design and clash detection.
  • Produce detailed utility design sheets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve conflicts.

Benefits

  • Work on impactful transportation and municipal projects that influence communities.
  • Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and digital delivery.
  • Enjoy long-term career development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling within a full-time team environment.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 98918

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Location: Oakville, ON (2265 Upper Middle Road East)

Hatch is seeking a Utility CAD Designer, Senior, with 7+ years of experience to support the delivery of complex utility designs within large, multi-disciplinary transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. This role is suited to a highly skilled, self-driven CAD professional who can lead utility CAD design efforts independently, taking ownership of drawing packages and working closely with engineers and project teams.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Hatch's Oakville office.

What you'll do at Hatch

  • Lead the preparation of preliminary and detailed utility design drawings for wet and dry utilities, including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, telecommunications, electrical/hydro, gas, and associated infrastructure.
  • Design temporary and permanent utility relocations within constrained urban and corridor-based environments.
  • Independently manage utility CAD design tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Review and interpret utility record information and integrate survey and SUE data into coordinated composite utility plans.
  • Develop and maintain 3D utility models to support design development, coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews.
  • Produce plan & profile drawings, cross-sections, and detailed utility design sheets using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and model-based workflows.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including civil, highways, bridges, transit/rail, structural, geotechnical, survey, and SUE providers.
  • Interface with municipalities, utility owners, and external stakeholders to support utility coordination and conflict resolution.
  • Manage drawing production workflows and perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and models.
  • Support preparation of quantity take-offs, tender documentation, and as-constructed drawings.
  • Mentor and guide intermediate and junior CAD staff, contributing to continuous improvement of CAD standards and workflows.


What your experience looks like

  • 7+ years of experience in utility or municipal CAD design, preferably within transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of municipal utility design standards, construction practices, and urban right-of-way constraints.
  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of CAD deliverables.
  • Experience coordinating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and external stakeholders.


Technical skills Required
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • ProjectWise
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Assets
  • MicroStation (2D/3D)
  • OpenRoads
  • Exposure to trenchless utility installations and large-diameter pipe systems


Why join Hatch

  • Work on major transportation and municipal infrastructure projects that shape communities.
  • Be part of a collaborative, people-centered culture focused on innovation and digital delivery.
  • Access long-term career development, mentorship, and technical growth opportunities.
  • Flexible daily hours within a full-time, on-site team environment.


Base salary range: $70,000 - $105,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

About Hatch

Hatch is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures eyewear. The company was founded in 2011 by Chris Esposito and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Hatch offers a variety of eyewear products, including sunglasses and prescription glasses, and is known for its minimalist designs. The company has collaborated with a number of other brands and designers, including Porter Yoshida & Co. and Alexander Wang. Hatch has a small but dedicated following and has been featured in a number of fashion publications.
Learn more about Hatch
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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