Wet Utilities Engineer (P.Eng)

Job summary

Lead the design and delivery of water, storm, and sanitary utility work for major transportation projects, including utility relocations, drainage improvements, and combined sewer decommissioning. Coordinate hydraulic inputs, approvals, multidisciplinary teams, and technical deliverables from concept through construction while mentoring team members and resolving conflicts.

Job details

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context Seeking an experienced Wet Utility Engineer for a new LRT Project. The role focuses on water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure, including water main relocation and sizing, drainage systems, and integration with roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. Work is delivered within public‑sector and regulated municipal environments, requiring coordination with transportation, dry utilities, and other infrastructure disciplines. Missions/Main Duties Engineer in charge of developing sanitary, storm, and watermain relocation designs, as well as combined sewer decommissioning. Design and manage hydraulic inputs, preparation of approval packages, and coordination of with other design disciplines. Lead and manage the civil / utilities components of major projects from inception to completion (this could include but, is not limited to, water main relocation and sizing, storm and sanitary design, as well as supporting other dry utilities and transportation activities such as road rehabilitation/reconstruction and drainage improvements). Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration. Advancing projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and client needs. Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports, and proposals. Profile/Skills Bachlor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering P. Eng License required 4-8+ years experience in a similar role Ability to work at the Project Office in Hamilton, ON - Hybrid: 3 days /week Direct experience with GTA public and private utility companies is an asset. Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, Inroads/Open Roads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D) related to sewers and watermain. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with sewer and watermain design calculation and modelling tools such as Infoworks, EPANET, Infoworks etc. Knowledge of permits, licenses and approval procedures for utilities Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery. Experience leading and managing teams of professionals. Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a detail-oriented mindset. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.Average Salary Range for this role is between CAD 110,000 - 140,000 pa SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected]. Workplace Type

What you’ll do

Lead the design and delivery of water, storm, and sanitary utility work for major transportation projects, including utility relocations, drainage improvements, and combined sewer decommissioning. Coordinate hydraulic inputs, approvals, multidisciplinary teams, and technical deliverables from concept through construction while mentoring team members and resolving conflicts.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license, and 4–8+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should have utility design and modeling expertise, proficiency with relevant CAD tools, knowledge of utility approvals, and the ability to lead teams and communicate effectively; direct experience with GTA utility companies is an asset.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Wet Utilities Engineering
• Water Main Design
• Stormwater Drainage Design
• Sanitary Sewer Design
• Hydraulic Design and Modeling
• Combined Sewer Decommissioning
• Utility Relocation
• CAD
• MicroStation
• InRoads/OpenRoads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• InfraWorks
• EPANET
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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